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Location:
Africa,
Kenya, Watamu
Category:
Beach / sea view
Description:
View of the beach of Watamu from
Hemingway's Resort
Location Information:
Watamu is a beach resort on the
Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It lies
on a small headland, between the
Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. Its main
industries are tourism and fishing.
The nearest big town is Malindi to
which it is connected by frequent
matatu.
The shoreline in the area features
white sand beaches and offshore
coral formations arranged in three
bays: Watamu Bay, Blue Lagoon and
Turtle Bay. They are protected as
part of the Watamu Marine National
Park. The Marine Park is considered
one of the best snorkelling and
diving areas on the coast of East
Africa. In order to assist the
enforcing authorities namely Kenyan
Wildlife Service, in protecting the
Park, local community groups, the
tourist sector and environmental
groups have formed an unique
organisation, Watamu Marine
Association
Watamu has a population of around
1900 and it is part of the Malindi
District.
Local
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