Blublu

Blublu is a lively suburb of the district capital Guadalupe in northern São Tomé, situated on a bend of the Água Grande River, where fresh water and alluvial sediments combine to create one of the island's most fertile soil zones. The name onomatopoeically imitates the bubbling of water in the many springs that feed the river. As early as the 19th century, Blublu supplied nearby roças with fresh vegetables, and today it remains one of the island's most important cultivation areas, producing tomatoes, lettuce, eggplant, cabbage and beans in large quantities. At dawn, farming women set off with brimming baskets to the markets of Guadalupe and São Tomé. Characteristic sights include washerwomen working on the riverbanks wrapped in colorful cloths, and the small bamboo-and-concrete bridges connecting the two shores. With the growing population of the north, Blublu is increasingly turning into a semi-urban district where tradition and modernization go hand in hand.

Nearby cities

Canavial

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

Fernão Dias

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

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.

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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

Batepá Memorial

The Batepá Memorial in Fernão Dias commemorates the victims of the 1953 massacre, a turning point in national consciousness and the quest…

Lagoa Azul Lighthouse

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

São Tomé International Airport

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

More places

Potó Agricultural Research Center

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

Agostinho Neto Educational Farm

The educational farm at the historic Roça Agostinho Neto is an innovative educational project that brings the importance of agriculture c…

Roça Morro Peixe

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

Morro Peixe Quarry

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

Morro Peixe Turtle Camp

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

Morro de Fundão

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

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.

Lagoa Azul

Lagoa Azul is a dreamy bay on the north coast, famous for its brilliant turquoise waters.