Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an archipelago located near the East African coast that belongs to Tanzania and is made up of numerous islands. The two largest are Ugunja and Pemba.
Unguja, also known as the island of Zanzibar, is the main island of the Tanzanian archipelago.
The island of Zanzibar, also called the island of spices, has a fascinating history influenced by Persians, Arabs, Muslims, Portuguese and the African continent itself. Stone Town (one of the main cities) is made up of beautiful streets, circular towers, carved wooden doors and beautiful mosques.
Its written history begins when the archipelago became a transit point for merchants. who traveled between Arabia, India and Africa. The island of Unguja offered a safe and well-protected port, and although the archipelago itself offered few products of value, the Arabs settled in what would become Zanzibar City (Stone Town) creating a center of trade with the coastal populations of the East africa. Thanks to the rich history of Stone Town and being one of the most important centers of Swahili culture, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 2000. Walking through Stone Town is a fascinating experience, where its winding alleys, lively of bazaars, mosques and Arabic-style houses, they transport us to the time of explorers, sultans and intoxicate us with the aroma of exotic spices.
Although Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, it has its own president who is in charge of the internal affairs of the island. It also has its own house of representatives who are responsible for writing the laws by which the island is governed.
The island of Zanzibar is not only a beach destination, you can also take cultural routes visiting its different fishing villages.
If you are only looking for a beach, here you will have plenty to choose from because Zanzibar has beaches for all tastes spread throughout its coast.