What is Sao Tome known for?

Sao Tome is famous for its coffee and its old Portuguese coffee plantations all around the island. Most of them are now abandoned, but there’s still one running in the middle of the island.

Is São Tomé and Príncipe beautiful?

If all this is not enough for you, then add to it a wealth of gorgeous golden-sand beaches, rare sea turtles, and beautiful mountain towns, as well as the soaring spires of volcanic mountains, rare monkeys, and much more, and the wild and wonderful Sao Tome and Principe becomes pretty damn attractive to any traveler!

What is unique about São Tomé and Príncipe?

Although it is a relatively small country, São Tomé and Príncipe is rich in biodiversity. The country boasts several native animals including the São Tomé shrew, various species of bat, the smallest Ibis in the world, and the largest sunbird in the world. It is also an important site for turtle-nesting.

How do I get around the Sao Tome?

Getting around in Sao Tome and Principe There is currently no real regular, reliable boat service between the two islands. There are a few tarmacked roads on the two islands, supplemented by countless dirt roads and tracks. Most of the locals use shared yellow taxis.

What language is spoken in Sao Tome?

Portuguese
São Tomé and Príncipe/Official languages
São Tomé and Príncipe has Portuguese as the official and national language. It is spoken by virtually all of the population. Locally developed restructured varieties of Portuguese or Portuguese creoles are also spoken: Forro, Angolar and Principense.

Is it safe to visit Sao Tome?

Generally, the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe is a very safe place for travellers to visit. There is very little violent crime on the islands, and violent crimes like armed robberies and rapes are still rare. Visitors can safely walk around the streets of the capital at practically any time of the day or night.

Is Sao Tome its own country?

São Tomé and Príncipe is considered a free country, with very high freedom of speech, high political freedom and average economic freedom.

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Where can we find Sao Tome?

Central Africa
Sao Tome and Principe, island country of Central Africa, located on the Equator in the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of two main islands—São Tomé and Príncipe—and several rocky islets, including Rôlas, south of São Tomé island, and Caroço, Pedras, and Tinhosas, south of Príncipe.

Can foreigners buy property in Sao Tome?

Foreigners cannot purchase land, although they can purchase structures.

Which part of Africa is Sao Tome?

What to do in Sao Tome and Principe?

Cascata de Sao Nicolau A pristine waterfall on a tropical island without the usual clutter of a crowd of tourists. 3. Lagoa Azul 4. Obo National Park 5. Museu Nacional De Sao Tome & Principe

Where to take pictures in Sao Tome?

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Sao Tome. 1. Pico Cão Grande This is a great place to stop and get a good photo from the main road. 2. Cascata de Sao Nicolau

Where to stand with a foot on São Tomé?

The tiny islet of Ilhéu das Rolas off the southern tip of São Tomé is the place to go if you want to stand with a foot either side of the Equator line. You can visit the island for lunch on a day trip, taking the boat service from Ponte Balei on the main island.

What is the official language of São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe achieved its independence from Portugal in 1975. Portuguese is the official language in São Tomé and Príncipe and I also noticed that many people spoke some French too. Most of the tourists I met there were also either Portuguese or French.