Passeio na Cidade |
VIBRA NO RITMO DE SÃO TOME |
Visit the old city and its architecture, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and other traditional colonial buildings. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the many coffee shops, or just eat an ice cream at “Sal e Doxi” shop. Visit the colorful local market where Santomenses buy vegetables, all sorts of fruits, fresh fish, octopuss and sea snails (buzio do mar).
Then take a look at some local handcraft. enjoy a swim at Lagarto or Museum beach, and have lunch at the Parque Popular food court, or just a burger in a food truck parked near the National Stadium. Check some of the fancy restaurants that foreigners like. If lucky you may assist to a tchiloli show, join in a Capoiera session, see a whale at the horizon, and attend to one of the many week-end parties either at “O´Pirata Club” or at the “Beach Club”. São Tomé capital is small, but always full of surprises. Just enjoy the “Leve-leve” lifestyle ! |
CULTURE AND LITERATURE |
National Museum | 2 €/ pers | Located in former Fort São Sebastião, nice view on the ocean, and interesting collections. A must do ! |
Chocolate factory
of Claudio Corallo |
4 €/ pers | Visits and tastings every monday, wednesday and friday at 16h35. Make sure you book in advance ! |
Santomense Writer’s Union | Free | Get access to Santomean writers and poets’ collection of essays and writings, such as Alda de Espiritu Santos, Almada Negreiros... |
Historical Archives | Free | Get access to the National archives, books about the Santomean writers, about the african “négritude” and more... |
LUNCH AND DINNER OPTIONS (selection very uncomplete..) |
Parque Popular | 4 to 8€ | The “food court” of the capital, with a lot of local restaurant. Don’t forget to try the local beer ! |
Camões | 8€ /pers | Portuguese and Santomean food, Nice dishes and chocolate mousse. Giant screen to watch football games ! |
Dona Tete | 10€ /pers | Enjoy fish and octopuss in the garden of famous lady Dona Tete.. |
Sabor da Ilha | 10€ /pers | Located at the entrance of Parque Popular, excellent fish and meat dishes, beers served in ice-cold glasses, in the patio. Good service. |
Xico´s Cafe | 12€ /pers | Portuguese food, burgers, great cold dishes and more... |
Pasteleria Central | 12€ /pers | Well located coffee and pastry shop, Portuguese menu for lunch. |
O´Pirata | 12€ /pers | The best grilled octopuss in the island ! Great starters, terrasse just above the ocean. Excellent service. Best quality/price ratio. |
5 sentidos | 20€ /pers | Experience the wonderful cooking of young Portuguese Chef João ! |
Places of interest | ||
• Presidential Palace
• Cathedral of São Tomé • São Sebastião Fort • Avenida Marginal • Capoeira sessions |
• Emilia beach, Lagarto beach (near airport)
• City beach (near National Museum) • Trek to Juventud beach • Handcraft stores • Tchiloli exhibitions |