Dhow Regatta
A Santa Maria tradition. Local dhows, friendly rivalry and a day that brings the whole bay to life.
Gatherings by the bay
Big Days.Good Times.Barefoot Celebrations.
From dhow races and fishing competitions to weddings, birthdays and weekends worth celebrating, Bemugi’s has always been a place that brings people together.
Santa Maria · Machangulo · Mozambique
More than a place to stay
There's always something happening.
Bemugi’s has long been a gathering place for locals, travellers, fishermen, families and friends. Some days bring a race to the bay or a fishing competition to the beach. Others are about bringing your favourite people together for something worth celebrating.
Events at Bemugi’s
THERE'S MORE THAN ONE REASON TO GATHER.
Fishing Competitions
Big fishing days, good competition and plenty of stories waiting back on shore.
Weddings
Barefoot, by the bay and unmistakably Mozambique. A relaxed setting for a wedding that feels like you.
Special Occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and celebrations. Bring your people and make a weekend of it.
Team Building
Swap the office for Santa Maria and bring the team together somewhere completely different.
Conferencing
A more relaxed way to bring people together for meetings, workshops and time away from the everyday.
Save the date
Upcoming at Bemugi's
Races, competitions, gatherings and good reasons to come back to Santa Maria. Here’s what’s coming up.
Upcoming event
Santa Maria Dhow Regatta
7 November 2026
A day of traditional dhow racing on the waters of Santa Maria, bringing boats, crews, locals and visitors together for one of the bay's great community events.
More details to be announced.
Make it yours
Have something to celebrate?
From a small gathering by the beach to a wedding, birthday or weekend with the whole crew, talk to us about bringing everyone together at Bemugi’s.