Benguela Travel Guide
Angola
Benguela is a city of around 809,468 people on Angola’s Atlantic coast. It is in western Angola and uses the same local time as Luanda.
Most visitors arriving by air use Benguela, 17 de Setembro Airport (BUG). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a defining part of a short Benguela stay.
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Weather in Benguela
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Know before you go
Pays in AOA
Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 113
Dial code +244
Tipping: Tipping is becoming more common in Angola, especially in tourist areas, but it is not always expected. A service charge may be included in the bill at restaurants, so check before you tip.
Best time to visit Benguela
Jan
30°6Feb
31°6Mar
31°11Apr
31°8May
31°1Jun
26°0Jul
24°0Aug
24°0Sep
26°0Oct
28°1Nov
30°10Dec
30°8Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Benguela
Playa Morena
2.9 km away
Things to do in Benguela
Diocese de Benguela
roman catholic place of worship
1.9 km
Estádio Municipal Edelfride Palhares da Costa
stadium arena
2.9 km
Pesca Convizil
historic site
4.5 km
Paróquia de São João Baptista do Cassoco - Benguela
roman catholic place of worship
1.9 km
Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Pópulo Benguela
roman catholic place of worship
1.6 km
Sé Catedral
christian place of worship
1.6 km
Condomínio Do Setenco
historic site
2 km
Bairro Da Camunda
historic site
0.7 km
Getting there
Benguela - 17 de Setembro Airport · 2.4 km
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