Benguela: São Felipe de Benguela

Benguela is a city in western Angola, south of Luanda, and capital of Benguela Province. It lies on a bay of the same name, in 12° 33’ S., 13° 25’ E. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities.

 Famous for its beaches, Benguela is situated on the coast in the centre of Angola. It has a tremendous geographical diversity and owes its name to the Benguela cold stream which runs from Antarctica. The main cities of the province of Benguela are the cities of Benguela, Lobito and Baia Farta. The longest railway line in Angola, which crosses the country to its borders with Zambia and DR Congo, departs from its second city, Lobito, which has a deep water port.

Novembro 2003 - Associação Comercial ou Palácio das Bolas

There are many places of historical and cultural interest in Benguela: Ermida da Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes; Ponta do Sombreiro; a patio with a panoramic view at caotinha and the church of Nossa Senhora do Popolo (National Monument built in 1748)

In Lobito: The Palácio do Governo (old colonial architecture); Igreja da Nª Srª da Arrábida; Quilve lighthouse; Termas da Jomba; Barra do rio; Barra do rio Cumba; Vila da Catumbela