Tigres Island
Island Former peninsula now island known for desert landscapes
Tigres Island at Angola’s Namibe coast contains an abandoned fishing town, sweeping sand dunes and a coastal desert landscape; visitors come by boat to photograph ruins and the desert meeting the sea.
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Tigres Island, off the coast of Namibe Province in Angola, is an island that was formerly home to a small fishing settlement and is now largely abandoned. The site is known for the ruins of concrete buildings and a derelict harbor area that testify to its former occupation.
Visitors see empty streets, collapsed structures and coastal desert landscape where a fishing village once operated; there are no regular services on the island. The abandonment followed changes to the coastal channel that left the settlement without reliable access to the sea.
The island was occupied during the 20th century as a local fishing base and was abandoned in the mid-20th century when hydrological changes isolated it and made the settlement unsustainable.
Tigres Island sits off the southwestern coast of Angola in Namibe Province near the town of Namibe (formerly Moçâmedes). Access is by boat and the site lies within a coastal desert environment.
- Ruins and safety: The former settlement was largely abandoned after the island became cut off from the mainland; decaying buildings are visible but unsafe to enter.
Tips for Visiting Tigres Island #
- Plan boat access from the port town of Namibe (Moçâmedes) and only travel on days with calm seas-the channel and coastal conditions can be rough and local skippers know safe landing options.
- Visit in the morning to avoid onshore afternoon winds and to get the clearest light for photographing the abandoned village; be prepared that there are no visitor facilities on the island and landing may be limited.
Best Time to Visit Tigres Island #
For Tigres Island, visit during the cooler dry season (May-September) when coastal conditions are milder and access is generally easier.
Weather & Climate near Tigres Island #
Tigres Island's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in March) and mild winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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