Praia Micondó

Praia Micondó is considered one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches on the east coast of São Tomé. The fine, golden sand and the gently sloping shore make it a handy place for relaxing and swimming, far from the more well-known tourist paths. Characteristic are the countless coconut palms that reach almost into the water and provide natural shade. Here you often meet local fishermen mending their nets or heading out to sea in dugouts. The atmosphere is authentic and quiet, excellent for travelers seeking the original island life. Nearby there are often small stalls where you can try fresh coconut water or local snacks. The bay is well protected, which makes the water usually appear very calm. A visit is particularly worthwhile in the late afternoon when the light bathes the palms in warm colors.

Nearby cities

Uba Budo

Uba Budo lies deep in the hinterland of Cantagalo, surrounded by a sea of emerald jungle.

Ribeira Afonso

Ribeira Afonso is a place of rugged coastal beauty where the river of the same name flows powerfully into the Atlantic.

Santana

Santana, the capital of Cantagalo district, nestles into a bay overlooking the mysterious Santana Island.

São João dos Angolares

São João dos Angolares is the cradle of a proud culture that has its roots in a shipwreck centuries ago.

Caixão Grande

Caixão Grande is a bustling town shaped by its location at an important transport hub in the midlands.

Santa Margarida

Santa Margarida lies hidden in the green labyrinth of Mé-Zóchi, a place where the forest silence is only interrupted by the distant sound…

Batepá

Batepá is a place of painful historical significance where the memory of the 1953 massacre deeply shapes the identity of its people.

Dona Augusta

Dona Augusta lies hidden on the wild southeast coast where the Obô forest meets the untamed Atlantic.

Trindade

Trindade, the capital of Mé-Zóchi, sits proudly in the fertile midlands of the island where the air is cooler and the soil is deep black.

Bombom (Plateau)

The Bombom plateau in Mé-Zóchi is a place of wide views and fertile hills where life proceeds at a steady pace.

Bombom

Bombom is a place of bustling activity on the outskirts of the capital where urban life and rural tranquility are balanced.

Nature

Rio Cantagalo

Rio Cantagalo is an important river on the east coast that gives its name to the district of the same name.

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Rio Abade

Rio Abade is a tranquil river draining the eastern midlands, flowing through some of the island's oldest plantation areas.

Rio Manuel Jorge

Rio Manuel Jorge is a lively river on the east coast of São Tomé, flowing through fertile plantation areas and dense forest.

More places

Cantagalo Orchid Garden

In the heart of the Cantagalo district lies this specialized garden dedicated to the preservation and breeding of the fascinating orchids…

Roça Água Izé

Água Izé was once one of the most productive cocoa plantations on the island, resembling a small autonomous town.

Pico de São João

This mountain in eastern São Tomé towers over the bay of the same name and the surrounding valleys.

Roça Vau-Inhá

Roça Vau-Inhá is a historical plantation on the east coast of São Tomé.

Pico da Esperança

Pico da Esperança is an elevation in eastern São Tomé, known for its scenic diversity.

Uba Budo Spice Farm

Deep in the green heart of Cantagalo lies the Uba Budo spice farm, a place where the air is filled with the intense scents of the Orient …

Santana Fishing Port

The Santana fishing port is the maritime hub of the Cantagalo district.

Ilhéu Santana

Ilhéu Santana is a rocky island off the east coast of São Tomé, rising majestically from the blue of the Atlantic.