Step onto the cobbled streets of Ilha de Moçambique, and you’ll feel history come alive. This UNESCO-listed island is a melting pot of Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences, where centuries-old forts, crumbling mansions, and vibrant markets tell tales of sultans, explorers, and traders. Wander through the Fort of São Sebastião, explore the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte (the oldest European building in the Southern Hemisphere), or lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town. By night, dine on fresh seafood under the stars, serenaded by the rhythmic strum of a local guitar. Ilha isn’t just a place—it’s a journey through time, where every corner whispers secrets of the past.