The most important tourist attractions in Sao Tome

Tourist attractions in Sao Tome This beautiful little island, which is located off the northern coast of the city

It is home to only 15 people, is covered in lush vegetation and boasts a tourist resort located between two beaches.

It is a great place to go deep sea fishing.

If you're lucky, and there at the right time of year, you might just see a group of humpback whales swimming nearby.

To see the location of the island on the map Google Map

BoomBom Island

Obo Natural Park

This amazing national park covers about 35% of Sao Tome

It is home to one of the most exciting geological features in the whole world (Pico Cao Grande).

The needle-shaped peak of the volcano soars dramatically 1000 feet above the surrounding landscape

It is 2175 feet above sea level and has a park that also houses 700 different species of flora and fauna.

Blue Lagoon

Lagoa Azul, which translates as “Blue Lagoon” in English

Cross the secluded beaches of Praia das Conchas and Praia dos Tamiraindos on the secluded island of Sao Tome.

In addition to being surrounded by giant baobab trees full of birds

The lake has clear water teeming with all kinds of marine life.

Principe Island

Principe Island covers about 53 square miles and is home to approximately 5000 people

It is actually a highly corrosive volcano that is believed to be 3 million years old

Its topography is largely unique. It is covered by many other small volcanic mountains

As well as dense rainforests. If empty beaches and beautiful bathing waters.

Praia Jale

This idyllic beach is famous for the female giant leatherback turtles that make their way onto the sand in the wee hours of the morning

to lay her eggs. For a complete tropical beach experience

Make sure you spend a night or two in a beach hut that has no electricity or other modern distractions to speak of.

Boca de Inferno

As this place is called in English

It is home to a natural phenomenon caused by waves finding their way into a narrow valley that leads to a cave with a hole in the ceiling.

The water pressure gradually increases and the water comes out through the hole, making it a wonderful sight.

Cascata Sao Nicolau

Beautiful waterfalls are a dime a dozen, but how much do you know to flow from the vertical wall in the jungle

You'll need to travel a few miles into the mountains of Sao Tome to see it, but it's definitely worth your time.

The capital is Sao Tome

It is home to about 60 residents of the country.

Remnants of its colonial past can be seen everywhere

Perhaps the most notable is the architecture of the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral.

A highlight is the São Sebastião Museum, which houses the first fort to be built in São Tomé.

Tourist attractions in Sao Tome

Roca Bello Monte

During the period of the Atlantic slave trade

The ranchers used to live very comfortably in Sao Tome and Principe.

Remnants of this forgotten life can be seen in the various farmhouses that still stand today.

Most of them have been converted into hotels, one of the best being Rocca Bello Monte.

In addition to the jaw-droppingly beautiful surroundings, a visit to this hotel will allow you to step back in time.