Ilha de Quirimba
Quirimba, just south of Ibo, is the most economically active island of the archipelago, with large coconut plantations, a sizeable sisal factory and an airstrip. While it is more bus-ding than Ibo, it is far less interesting from an architectural and historical perspective and not nearly as scenic as the littie patches of paradise further north. It is possible to walk between Quirimba and Ibo at low tide, but the route is through dense mangrove swamps, and you'll need a guide.
Historically, Quirimba was an important Muslim trading centre well before the arrival of the Portuguese. In 1522 it was raided by the Portuguese and the town was destroyed, although it was later rebuilt. In the 16th century
Quirimba served as a centre for missionary work.
There is currendy no accommodation on the island, though this is likely to soon change.
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