Angola is moving to unlock its beach and coastal tourism market with a €449 million ($530 million) public investment package aimed at building basic infrastructure in some of the country’s most visited seaside areas.
President João Lourenço approved the spending to support tourism zones in Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe, part of a broader effort to reduce the economy’s dependence on oil and draw more private capital into hospitality and leisure projects.
Officials say the move comes as interest from foreign and domestic investors has picked up, but projects have stalled because of weak roads, utilities and public services.
The government argues that closing those gaps is necessary to turn plans on paper into hotels, resorts and tourism businesses that can operate year-round.
If completed on schedule, the projects are expected to improve access to coastal sites and make it easier for developers to move ahead with new investments.
Coastal hubs and priority zones
The investment will fund the Cabo Ledo Tourism Development Hub and a stretch of the country’s coastal tourism corridor.
Target areas include Pipas Bay, Tômbwa Bay and Três Irmãos Bay in Moçâmedes, as well as Quicombo Bay in Cuanza Sul province.
Work will focus on core public infrastructure such as access roads, water supply networks, sewage systems, power lines, telecommunications and street lighting.
The projects are covered by Executive Orders No. 32/26 and 33/26, which also allow for a simplified procurement process to speed up construction.
Funding and private sector interest
Financing will come through external funding arranged with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, according to government officials.
The Ministry of Tourism said several investors have already submitted proposals for hotels, resorts and leisure facilities in the targeted zones.
Many of those plans, however, have been delayed because developers were forced to cover basic infrastructure costs themselves.
By taking on those expenses, the government hopes to lower entry barriers, improve the business case for new projects and make Angola’s coastal destinations more competitive with other beach markets in southern and eastern Africa.
Jobs, local impact and long-term plans
The projects fall under the Planifica Turismo program approved last year, which sets standards for tourism planning, land use and safety in high-potential areas.
Officials expect the investment to create construction jobs, support small businesses and improve services for nearby communities.
Angola has stepped up efforts to market itself as a tourism destination.
In 2025, it was named Best Tourism Investment Destination by the Global Tourism Forum, a signal of growing interest from international investors.
The government says the new funding is designed to turn that interest into concrete projects along the country’s coastline.
