Baraawe

Baraawe, also known as Barawe or Brava, is a port town on the Indian Ocean in Southern Somalia that was as renowned as Mogadishu during a golden age period around the 15th century. More recently, it like much of southern Somalia, has been paralyzed by Al-Shabaab.

• 1.10662944.0391111 Barawa Tower. an ancient tower built by the Italians that sits on an isle just off the coast.  (updated Nov 2025)

• 1.106344.0367561 Barawe Beach. city beach that fronts the Barawa Tower.  (updated Nov 2025)

• 1.11294444.0321771 Hotel Balanbaalis, Market Road, ☏ +252 61 5571938. rustic  (updated Nov 2025)

• Marka — A historic coastal town north of Baraawe.
• Mogadishu — The capital and largest city of Somalia.
• Kismayo — A major port city farther south along the Somali coast.
• Lower Shabelle — The region surrounding Baraawe and other important settlements.