Activities & attractions
What is Hell's Gate, or Ponta Torres?
3 min read · Updated 25 August 2026
Updated September 2026 · 3 minute read
Quick answer
Ponta Torres is the tidal channel separating the Santa Maria side of the Machangulo Peninsula from Inhaca Island, known for drift snorkelling and game fishing.
The practical answer
The narrow channel carries strong tidal flow between Maputo Bay and the Indian Ocean. Its clear water and marine life make it one of the area's best-known natural features.
Conditions can be powerful and change quickly. Snorkelling or boating here should be done with experienced local operators who understand the tides.
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