Beskrivelse
Discover the unique charm of Sao Tome and Principe, Africa’s second-smallest country, famously located near the intersection of the Greenwich Meridian and the Equator. This guide offers an insider’s look into the best places to stay, eat, and explore in this fascinating destination.
An essential guide to exploring Sao Tome and Principe’s natural beauty, culture, and hidden gems.
Bradt’s Sao Tome and Principe is the only dedicated guidebook for this remarkable African nation, now in its thoroughly updated third edition. Written by Kathleen Becker, a regular tour leader on the islands, and Sean Connolly, who fell in love with Sao Tome in 2015, the book shares invaluable tips on everything from hiking and watersports to turtle-watching and rainforest adventures.
The guide reflects the growing variety of accommodation options available, including stylish guesthouses, a surf lodge, homestays, and new plantation tourism experiences on Principe. It also highlights the islands’ rising reputation as a gourmet hiking hotspot, featuring delights like world-class chocolate and freshly caught fish served near the equator marker.
Principe, the jewel of Sao Tome, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering even more water activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and surfing lessons. This guide is perfect for independent travellers, wildlife lovers, food enthusiasts, history buffs, and those interested in local business opportunities.
Inside, you’ll find detailed background and practical advice, along with four easy-to-navigate chapters on Sao Tome and a dedicated section on Principe. The book leads you to timeless plantations, an organic cocoa cooperative, and offers helpful local phrases, cultural and medical tips, plus budget advice for a destination without typical backpacker infrastructure.
Whether you’re after luxury boutique resorts, city apartments, or budget guesthouses, this guide covers all bases, making it an indispensable companion for exploring one of Africa’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Kathleen Becker |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Rejsebøger Sao Tome Og Principe |
| Forlag | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784770976 |
| ISBN-10 | 1784770973 |
| Indbinding | Hæftet |
| Udgave | 3 |
| Sidetal | 288 |
| Tags | Bradt, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
