São Tomé International Airport

São Tomé International Airport (IATA: TMS) is the only international gateway to the archipelago. It is located north of the capital, right on the coast. The runway stretches along the Atlantic, offering spectacular views on arrival and departure. The airport was originally built by the Portuguese and has been modernized several times since independence. It handles flights to destinations in Africa (e.g., Lisbon via Accra, Luanda, Libreville) and Europe. The terminal is small but functional. The airport is crucial for tourism, the country's most important growth industry, as well as for cargo traffic that supplies the islands with vital goods. Its location makes it vulnerable to coastal erosion, requiring constant protective measures.

Nearby cities

Micolo

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

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.

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…

Lagoa Azul Lighthouse

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

More places

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.

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.

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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.

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 Turtle Camp

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

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…

Praia Grande Turtle Sanctuary

Praia Grande is one of the most important nesting sites for sea turtles on the northern coast of São Tomé.