Pico Cão Grande, São Tomé

Lonely PlanetSep 22

Discover how to get the best from a visit to São Tomé and Príncipe, one of Africa’s most charming destinations.

663m-high finger of rock

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Praia dos TamarindosSightswim in the bath-warm waters
Pico Cão GrandeSight663m-high finger of rock
Pico Cão PequenoSight271m rock formation
Praia de Santo António MussacamúSightblissfully isolated tiny cove beach
Mucumbli ecolodgeHotel
Elsewhere
Praia BananaSightPríncipe, Sao Tome and Principesweep of elemental colors
Baía das AgulhasSightPríncipe, Sao Tome and Principebay with granite towers soaring over ocean
Bom Bom ResortHotelPríncipe, Sao Tome and Principeoffers scenic helicopter flights
Ilheu das CabrasSightSao Tome and Principesnorkeling excursion destination
Celvas restaurantRestaurantGuadalupe, Sao Tome and Principe
Praia MacacoSightPríncipe, Sao Tome and Principe
Praia BoiSightPríncipe, Sao Tome and Principe

Pico Cão Grande