About
As pearls sticking out of the ocean, this group of islands does guarantee adventure, no matter what. The steamy mountains look over the forgotten boulevards and slowly decays the stately Portuguese settlements.
Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit
Routes
Visa
You can visit the country without visa for 15 days.
Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit
See and do (3)
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1. Ilheu das RolasSee & doA small island on the equator, which you can walk around in about 2 hours, along the stunning coast and some golden beaches. If you go to this island from Sao…- 2. PrincipeSee & doYou can only visit this island by airplane from Sao Tome. It appears to be even wilder than the Sao Tome.
- 3. Sao TomeSee & doThe capital and biggest city of the largest island is also called Sao Tome. Here you find the main history of the country, crowded markets, “leve leve” daily…
Sleeping
Staying with locals
Not very common, only Sao Tome offer CS hosts.
(Formal) camping
There are some places where you can camp at, like hotels.
Ho(s)tels
There are hotels around the island, but they are very expensive. Some hotels might offer campgrounds.
Wild camping
The country is very hilly, but there are some spots where you might pitch your tent. The beaches look attractive to camp at as well, but locals advices me not to do it because of robbers.
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Safety
Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities. I almost got attacked during my first night, when I walked on the street of Sao Tome in the dark.
Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit
Food and drink
Onroad: Corn (10 STN) Local food: Fish Local drink: Local beer
Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit