Barco’s De Macaneta, "Home of the Happy Fisherman”, lies only 35 kilometres to the north of Maputo near the town of Marracuene and a ferry ride across from the Nkomati River along the coast. Macanetta Island is the closest beach resort to Maputo in Southern Mozambique. This unique island is surrounded by the Nkomati River and the Indian Ocean with abundant plant- and bird life, and excellent fishing in the area. Here you find tropical pristine unspoilt beaches for 50 kilometres.