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A traditional smoked fish stew cooked for hours with local herbs. Ask for it at small village eateries.
Freshly caught fish grilled simply over an open fire by locals along the roadside.
Sample the jackfruit, papaya, and mini bananas grown abundantly in the fertile hills of Lobata.
Purchase fresh or dried cacao beans and coffee directly from the farmers on the plantations.
Handmade baskets crafted from palm leaves, sold by local artisans in the village center.
Take a peaceful walk through the shaded plantations, accompanied only by the song of tropical birds.
The rolling hills just outside the village offer expansive views and absolute rural quiet.
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Conde is a village tucked away in the gentle hills of the Lobata district in northern São Tomé, whose name recalls a Portuguese nobleman who received land here in the 18th century. Mineral-rich, dark volcanic soils made the area an early favorite for growing root vegetables and tubers: yam (inhame), cassava, sweet potatoes and taro are cultivated here in striking variety and sold in the markets of Guadalupe and São Tomé. Conde is also known for its traditional pottery: from the reddish-grey clay of nearby streams, experienced women shape cooking pots, water jugs and ritual vessels, the wheel-less firing techniques pointing to West African roots. The community keeps an especially vivid folklore: dances such as Tchiloli, a Creole adaptation of medieval Portuguese plays, are staged on feast days accompanied by drums, flutes and elaborate costumes. Conde is therefore a cornerstone of the northern island not only agriculturally but culturally as well.
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 125 | 115 | 162 | 176 | 129 | 44 | 23 | 19 | 35 | 100 | 142 | 130 |
Notable places around
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Also hidden in Conde is the pleasant Praia das Conchas, which promises a typical island idyll. Bathers find good conditions to unwind on this stretch of beach in São Tomé and Príncipe. Whether for collecting shells or simply relaxing, this place radiates great peacefulness. A small packed picnic perfectly rounds off the stay.
