The reasons why tourism in a certain area increases, becoming exponential, is because it finds the perfect mix between structure, human warmth and nature, which nourishes all the senses and this is exactly what the beautiful beach of Pingwe located on the east coast of Zanzibar.
Leave aside the popular options and venture on a much more personal and little known route, where you can be the first to discover the "sapphire" that hides in this tropical rock.
This beach is one of the most attractive, has snow-white sand, crystal clear water that sometimes takes the tone of emerald green and other times has an intense turquoise blue tone, the same shades can change very quickly, which makes the view is an unprecedented visual spectacle.
Pingwe se diferencia de las demás playas de Zanzíbar por ser una de las menos visitadas y es que la mayoría de los turistas no conocen la ruta para llegar a esta parte de la isla, lo que hace que se pierdan de las actividades y de los recorridos que ofrece esta zona a sus visitantes.
What to do in Pingwe
The high tide is low, so you can swim without any inconvenience, it is not very crowded, and it is also a long and wide beach, has many cafes, restaurants and hotels, all located on the coast, its fine white sand covers the same and reaches to the bottom of the ocean, even in the day where the sun gives more intense heat the sand is still maintained with a low temperature.
So if you are afraid of getting burned walking along the coast or falling asleep on the sand, in Pingwe you will not run that risk, its nature makes the ground remain cold and comfortable to walk barefoot, which does not happen with its tide, because in many occasions this can rise in temperature, without causing discomfort to the body or at the time of entering it..
- The territory is clean, and of course well kept and tidy.
- The grass and algae are in the water, not dragged by the sea, so you will not get hurt when walking.
- The slope of the seabed is gentle, the depth is gained gradually.
Y para añadirle a esta lista de detalles, puedes practicar deportes como el snorkel, el cual es muy popular en esta zona, gracias a que las agencias de viajes añaden expediciones en buceo y prácticas de snorkel entre sus paquetes turísticos, aprovechando al máximo la peculiaridad de la marea.
Another well-known local attraction is the "spice farm" which provides cloves for the whole world, in addition to this spice, products such as chili, vanilla and ginger are grown and exported. In this farm you can see the whole process of elaboration together with your family, since it is open to the general public.
Pingwe, Zanzibar's eastern beach
If you are one of those who are always looking for peace and tranquility in your travels and what you want is to spend a few days at the beach without having to worry about the bustle or because the influx of people make the little ones of your house can get lost, this beach will be ideal for you.
Since it is one of the quieter and less touristy beaches in Zanzibar, there are not many dining or restaurant options here, and the sports that are practiced are those that have been maintained by its inhabitants, it is much more limiting in this regard, but it still has its recreational attributes ready and waiting for you.
- The beach of Pongwe Beach is for those who love to make tumbingspending hours on the sun lounger of your hotel and at most a very long walk on the beach.
- The walks and horseback rides, are an ideal option, you can ask for a guide or go on horseback yourself, as long as you make sure you have experience in it, these rides are quiet and relaxing, thanks to the solitude of the island.
- The kayak toursThese tours are also another activity that is still maintained on this beach, taking advantage of the fact that the waves are not aggressive and that there are not a large number of tourists, these tours become the best source of entertainment, they are scheduled to pass through each area of the coast, especially those that are little known, thus providing tourists with new views.
- The divingThe Pingwe beach, where the marine fauna will give you the best visual feast you could be waiting for.
A walk along Pingwe beach
The goal of taking a walk is to find the tranquility that we often fail to find in our environment, for this reason going to Pingwe beach is the best treatment for peace, quiet and tranquility, you only find the sand, the sea and you, nothing else, this makes it much more special your experience here.
And, without leaving aside the tranquility, comfort continues to be a precedent that every business and inhabitant of this beach area continues to maintain.
What is the best beach in Zanzibar apart from Pingwe?
The best beach in Zanzibar, outside of Pingwe, is the playa de Nungwi, gracias a que en ella se encuentra la combinación del oleaje alto de kendwa y la tranquilidad en cuanto a afluencia de turistas, y de temperatura de agua que posee otras playas como Jambiani, lo que da como resultado que le ofrezca a cada uno de los usuarios opciones mucho más amplias, que se ajusten a los diferentes gustos y exigencias de cada persona.
You can tour the area or watch a volleyball game and in case you get tired, you can walk back to the beach where you are staying.