Best beaches in Matemwe

3 ranked beaches in Matemwe, Zanzibar North Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Signature northeast Zanzibar beach with long pale sand, reef views, and relaxed village-resort appeal.

7.0

Matemwe South Beach

Southern continuation of Matemwe’s main beach identity, useful for stays closer to Kilima Juu.

7.0

Matemwe Village Beach

Community-facing section of Matemwe beach useful for local texture rather than resort-only discovery.

7.0

What makes Matemwe's beaches stand out?

Matemwe sits in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Matemwe or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.