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A spicy local specialty often made from smaller fish caught along the northern coast.
Ask at the small homes on the plateau for freshly grilled octopus, often served with lime.
Try roasted maize, which is often sold as a quick snack for coastal hikers.
Locals often weave particularly sturdy hats here to protect against the strong sea breeze and sun.
Look for local herbal tea blends gathered from the windy plateau area.
Sit at a safe distance from the edge on the grassland by the lighthouse and enjoy the boundless horizon.
A small, wind-sheltered beach section reachable only via a narrow path.
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Ponta do Sol (North) stretches along the north-northwestern cliff coast of Príncipe Island, a stretch with one of the most distinctive coastal lines in the entire region. Deep phonolith towers, surf-carved lava arches and small, hard-to-reach coves alternate. Residents, mostly families whose ancestors settled here as early as the 19th century, are considered especially rugged and seaworthy as they must navigate the sometimes strong currents of the Beaufort Atlantic. From the north village, a small port commission, in cooperation with the São Tomé and Príncipe navy, monitors illegal fishing activity in the northern grounds where tuna schools from West Africa migrate. Cliff trails with circling tropicbirds make the place attractive for nature photographers, and from the highest point, the view reaches on clear days to the distant offshore islets.
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| 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 | 141 | 136 | 205 | 202 | 175 | 75 | 40 | 37 | 98 | 226 | 232 | 155 |
Notable places around
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In the north of Ponta Do Sol, Praia Santa Rita unfolds its full natural splendor. This beach is a great place to enjoy the warm sunrays and relax. The mix of tropical greenery and the vast ocean creates a magnificent vacation experience. A bottle of water and some travel provisions make the trip well-suited.
Also located in Ponta Do Sol North, Praia de Santa Rita has a relaxing backdrop on the Atlantic. Here visitors can immerse themselves in the typically quiet island atmosphere of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an excellent place to just sit in the sand and watch the clouds. A stay during the dry season ensures the best bathing weather.
