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Along hospitality, the local people participate in growing of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon a practice carried on from ancient times thus the name “SPICE ISLAND“. The demand and use of spices from different parts of the world attracted colonial influence from Portugal and Arabs which gave birth to new cultures such as the Swahili culture and setting up of various administration centers with unique ancient Arabic and Persian architecture. Some of these ancient towns include; Stone town– having most of its architecture with stones as major building materials, Prison island- which was used to isolate rebel slaves and a coral mine is the  colonial era, has some of the world’s largest tortoises, Nakupenda beach island 30km from stone island. During city tours of these towns, you will get a chance to taste multiple spiced dishes and coastal street foods.