If you are a fan of cashew nuts, then this should put a smile on your face because this area is a haven for Cashew nut tree's ... so expect locals holding big bags of cashew nuts - very inexpensive too!
Even though Xai Xai centre does have facilities, you will find Most of the facilities and supplies are found closer to the resorts at Praia do Xai-Xai (on the beach - approximatley 10km).
This includes: petrol, diesel (be sure to fill up with fuel as soon as you get there as tank stocks often run out with the influx of tourists), local food markets - seafood, popular portugese rolls, fruit, vegetables - ATM machines, banks, pharmacy's, post office, plenty of curios's / Arts & crafts to buy, pubs and a few very good seafood restaurants to dine at!
If you are travelling to Xai Xai with a sedan vehicle, Be sure to confirm with the accommodation establishment that a 4x4 vehicle is not required - as quite a few popular Resorts / lodges only have sandy beach roads that lead to their establishment which requires a 4x4.
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