Morro Peixe Turtle Camp

Morro Peixe, on the north coast of São Tomé, is another important center for sea turtle conservation. Similar to Praia Grande, this location is a crucial nesting site. Volunteers and local conservationists patrol the beaches during the nesting season to collect data and protect the turtles and their eggs. The program at Morro Peixe places a strong emphasis on community involvement and environmental education. They work with local fishermen and villagers to raise awareness about the importance of turtle conservation and to promote alternative livelihoods that do not conflict with conservation. The camp provides basic accommodation for volunteers and researchers and is an excellent example of grassroots conservation in action.

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

Batepá Memorial

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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…