Vilanculos may not be known for its local crafts but there are a few places to shop for souvenirs. The impromptu marketplace along Rua Marginal is the best place in Vilanculos to shop for fun and funky curios. Here one can find batik paintings as well as woodcarvings. The local market in Vilanculos is a good place to shop for the colorful fabrics characteristic of Mozambique. And it is great place to take in the rhythm of this coastal village.