Introduction: The performance of high-quality antenatal care is directly related to the best maternal, fetal indicators and to the prevention of maternal morbidity and mortality. In Mozambique, studies on antenatal care show that most women have had antenatal care, but only half have made the number of four consultations recommended by the Ministry of Health. In addition, pregnant women have been coming to health centers to do their first prenatal consultation only at the end of the second trimester of pregnancy. These questions show that, apparently, the quality of antenatal care is still a challenge, although there are few studies on the topic in that context. Objective: Assess the quality of antenatal care among women in the municipality of Nampula, Mozambique. Method: This is a quantitative, crosssectional study carried out in the municipality of Nampula, in Mozambique, in Africa. The sample consisted of 393 women aged 18 to 49 years, who gave birth in the maternity ward or at home in the second semester of 2019. As indicated, they were performed using a structured instrument, assigned face to face. The quality of antenatal care was analyzed based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. The quality of antenatal care was categorized as inadequate and adequate. Results: The women participating in the study were, on average, 26 years old, primary education 52.4%, Islamic 43.4%, lived with partners 88.8%, had more than three children 55.5%. Regarding prenatal care, although all women reported having performed prenatal care, only 13.0% had antenatal care classified as adequate. Women who underwent antenatal care in previous pregnancies (OR=4,28; 95%CI=1,45-12,62) and with planned pregnancies (OR=2,51; 95%CI=1,11-5,68) were the one most likely to have adequate prenatal care. It was observed that antenatal care did not meet what is recommended by the criteria adopted in several aspects, such as the gestational age of beginning of prenatal care, minimum number of consultations to be made, carrying out some tests (blood count, blood glucose, blood typing and Rh factor) and offer guidance on signs of risk and childbirth. As for the satisfaction with antenatal care received, more than half of the women were dissatisfied with the waiting time to be seen by the health professional. Conclusion: In general, the criteria recommended for high quality antenatal care are not incorporated into clinical practice in the municipality of Nampula.