Batepá Memorial

The Batepá Memorial in Fernão Dias, near Trindade, is one of the most sacred places of national remembrance in São Tomé and Príncipe. It commemorates the Batepá Massacre of February 1953, when hundreds of native Creoles (Forros) and contract workers were murdered by the Portuguese colonial masters and landowners. The uprising was brutally suppressed under the pretext that it was a communist conspiracy. This event is considered a turning point that ignited anti-colonial resistance and ultimately led to independence. The memorial, which often includes a wall with the names of the victims or a sculpture, is a place of silence and reflection. Every year on February 3rd, the 'Day of the Martyrs of Freedom', the main national commemorative ceremonies are held here.

Nearby cities

Fernão Dias

Fernão Dias bears the name of an explorer and preserves to this day the spirit of adventure on the north coast.

Canavial

Canavial is a place of contrasts where the flat fields of the coastal strip meet the first elevations of the north.

Micolo

Micolo is a picturesque coastal town in the north where the sand is so fine that it sings underfoot.

Santo Amaro

Santo Amaro is a bustling town along the main road to the north where trade and crafts flourish.

Blublu

Blublu is a lively suburb of Guadalupe where the waters of the Lobata River gave the town its name and rhythm.

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Blublu (By the River)

On the riverbank of Blublu, life pulses to the rhythm of flowing water—a place of vitality and natural community.

Agostinho Neto

Agostinho Neto, formerly known as Rio do Ouro, is a monumental testament to plantation culture that feels like its own city in the jungle.

Guadalupe

Guadalupe, the proud capital of Lobata district, is a place of history and faith whose heart is the striking church on the square.

Boa Entrada

Boa Entrada lives up to its name, welcoming visitors with an avenue of giant trees that seem to touch the sky.

Blublu (Upper Town)

This higher-lying part of Blublu offers a wide view across the fertile plains of Lobata to the sparkling sea.

Conde

Conde is nestled in the gentle hills of Lobata where the soil is particularly rich in minerals, giving strength to the plants.

History & landmarks

São Tomé International Airport

The international airport is the island nation's primary link to the African mainland and Europe.

Lagoa Azul Lighthouse

The Lagoa Azul Lighthouse perches on a hill above the famous blue lagoon, guiding sailors on the north coast.

More places

Morro Peixe Turtle Camp

The Morro Peixe Turtle Camp is a dedicated conservation center on the northwestern coast run by the local community.

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Micolo Coral Protection Zone

Off the picturesque coast of Micolo stretches an important protection zone for the sensitive coral reefs of the north.

São Tomé Air Export Terminal

The air export terminal at São Tomé International Airport specializes in the rapid shipment of perishable goods and high-quality products.

Potó Agricultural Research Center

The Potó research center is the scientific backbone of Santomean agriculture, where research is conducted to improve local crops.

São Tomé Solar Park

The São Tomé Solar Park is the country's first major project to harness intense tropical solar radiation for electricity generation.

Morro de Fundão

Morro de Fundão is a prominent hill in the north of São Tomé, shaping the landscape of the Lobata district.

Morro Peixe Quarry

The Morro Peixe quarry is one of the most important sources of construction materials in northern São Tomé.

Roça Morro Peixe

Morro Peixe is today better known as a fishing village and turtle sanctuary, but was originally a functioning roça.