{"id":14225,"date":"2021-10-03T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=14225"},"modified":"2023-05-09T18:19:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T17:19:02","slug":"sao-tome-and-principe-points-of-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/sao-tome-and-principe-points-of-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Things to Do in Sao Tome and Principe, Africa + Reasons to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you clicked on this article, it means you\u2019re definitely interested in Sao Tome and Principe. Maybe you\u2019re planning a trip there or you just want to find out more about this unique destination in Africa. Regardless of your reason, my complete Sao Tome and Principe travel guide will tell you everything you need to know about what to do, see and eat here, as well as where to stay and how to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most articles on the web are saying that the best thing to do in Sao Tome and Principe is to lay on the beach. While that\u2019s definitely great (and strongly advised) on this island paradise, don\u2019t limit yourself to just this. Trust me, there are SO many other S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe points of interest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make it easier, I have gathered my top 15 Sao Tome and Principe tourist attractions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>But first, where is Sao Tome and Principe and why should I bother?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe (STP) is an island nation in Central Africa. Chances are high that you\u2019ve never heard of this place before – don\u2019t worry, no judgement, many people haven\u2019t! Before I went, I hadn’t! That\u2019s why I will explain everything you need to know about it here in this post! S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe is a country made up of two main islands – one called Sao Tome and the other one called Principe – and several other smaller islets. The country is located close to Gabon and Guinea, in the Gulf of Guinea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why visit Sao Tome and Principe? <\/h3>\n\n\n

There are plenty of reasons! First of all, this is a laid-back spot where not many tourists flock, so you\u2019ll often feel like you have the entire place to yourself. Second of all, I really think this country is underrated. There are so many things to do and see here, from cocoa farms and sea turtles to remote beaches, fortresses, volcanic peaks, national parks and mountain viewpoints. Although it may be small, this country is full of exciting adventures and lots of nature to be explored. You can easily spend 4 days here and NOT get bored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>How to get to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sao Tome and Principe are located around 250km from Guinea and Gabon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two airports in the country: one in Sao Tome with international flights and one in Principe only with internal flights between the two. So your only chance of arriving in the country by plane is S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 International Airport:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n