What to do and see in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe: The Best Places and Tips

March 1, 2018 Layne Dawes

São Tomé is the capital city of the African Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and is by far the nation's largest town. Its name is Portuguese for "Saint Thomas". The population of its agglomeration is 71,868 (2015 est.).
Restaurants in Sao Tome

1. Praia Piscina

Caue, Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Praia Piscina

Reviewed By SunnyW358 - Albuquerque, New Mexico

After spending a day at Jale beach, where it was not safe to swim, this beach looked very safe. As the name implied "piscina" (swimming pool), there were at least two places well-protected from currents so that even kids could swim.
For us, however, it was a rainy day and it was not conducive to spending a lot of time there.
The area was very attractive and we enjoyed taking photos instead.

2. Pico Mocambo

Av. Amilcar Cabral | In Front of Sat Insurance, Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island CP001, Sao Tome and Principe +239 222 7506
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Pico Mocambo

Cafe Bar in the center of Sao Tome City, open from 08.00 To 24.00. Ancient colonial house with beautiful fresh garden. Diversity of local and international drinks, cocktails. The speciality is the local flavoured (spices and fruits) rum, named "Gravaninha". Natural juices and smoothies. Free wifi. Serves pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches. English, french, spanish, portuguese and capverde creole fluently spoken. Local handcraft shop downstairs.

Reviewed By Neide T

The Bar house is a very relaxing place to go with some friends. The decoration is vintage with african touch - masks and local handicrafs. I super recommend the Gravaninha if you want a alcoholic drink and Cajamanga juice for alcohol free option. Must visit

3. Cafe Tours

Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
88%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 70 reviews

Cafe Tours

We make tours to know the Cocoa and Coffee farms, the Waterfalls that exist inside the island, the way of life of the locals and the wonderful Beaches of fine sand and turquoise blue sea.

Reviewed By GuidaBrito - Lisbon, Portugal

Excellent tour guide. He gave us to know São Tomé, by the colors, smells, history and life. Rabbi is a friend who contributed to a very well spent vacation with my daughter. Thank you Rabi for the fabulous tours.

4. Cascata de Sao Nicolau

Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
32%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 70 reviews

Cascata de Sao Nicolau

Reviewed By dmittleman - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

In an island with many Waterfalls, this one is particular nice. It is quite tall and roadside (albeit a dirt road) so that it is easily accessible. It appears that you can go swimming at the base of the falls but I would wary of that.

5. Pico Cao Grande

Obo National Park, Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
42%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Pico Cao Grande

Reviewed By Erindel66 - Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain

Sao Tome doesn't have many touristic places to visit so nature is the best thing that you can admire, which doesn't mean that it is not worthly.
Pico Cao Grande i a needle-shape volcanic plug peak, which is known to be climbed only three times by expert climbers. It is situated in the Obo National Park and is 668 meter high above the sea level.
It is usually covered by the clouds that are always in the south of the island. When you get the first glimpse at it you cannot avoid exclaiming a surprise. It's really breathtaking. A wonderful of the nature.
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6. Tamarind Beach

Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe +239 998 0597
Excellent
25%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Tamarind Beach

Reviewed By Carlos Gustavo M

Despite the road, this beach is worth visiting and spending a day with family and friends. Good for kids and a great swim.

7. Museu Nacional De Sao Tome & Principe

Fortaleza Sao Sebastiao, Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
13%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 126 reviews

Museu Nacional De Sao Tome & Principe

Reviewed By dmittleman - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

This fort has several restored rooms which are quite interesting. There are good views from the top of the fort. The extra Exhibitions are a bit dusty. Of note, you cannot wander around yourself. You must be guided by the museum keeper. Also, no photos in the exhibit rooms. They were quite strict about this when I visited.

8. Praia Micondo

Cantagalo, Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 33 reviews

Praia Micondo

Reviewed By Massimiliano R - Milan, Italy

quiet good swim in the ocean birdwatching the river that flows in there is not so clean (laundry just there) the water is torbid the area is not well maintained

9. Obo National Park

Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
55%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Obo National Park

Reviewed By SurreyGirl27 - Staines, United Kingdom

A fabulous location with beautiful walks which arent too stressful although the pathways are unkept and in the rain very uneven and you need decent walking boots.
The small botanical garden is lovely and a wide rage of plants.
Probably one of the best locations to see abundant birdlife, we were warned of snakes, particularly cobra, but thankfully didnt meet any

10. Ana Chaves Bay

Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Excellent
12%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
51%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 32 reviews

Ana Chaves Bay

Reviewed By BRBCascais - Cascais

A great place near the sea. Looking the suroundings you wou find peace and quite. In the afternoon the sunrise is magnificent. Just look and feel... and enjoy the fishermen arrinving to the beach.

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