AI generatedSundy and Belo Monte
São Tomé and Príncipe · Príncipe · 115 m
Short description of Sundy and Belo Monte
Two restored plantations face the sea on the western side of the island and both are now on the world heritage list. Sundy is where an English expedition photographed a total eclipse and produced the measurement that confirmed general relativity, and the plantation house has become a hotel with the observation point marked outside. Belo Monte stands on the hillside above Praia Banana, the crescent of sand that a rum advertisement made into the picture everyone has seen of these islands. The beach lies on estate land, so reaching it means being a guest or booking in.
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Best time to visit: June – September
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All highlights and sightsBeta
- Praia Banana
- Roça Sundy and the eclipse observation point
- Roça Belo Monte as a restored estate hotel
- The tented villas and beach at Sundy Praia
- The Ribeira Izé rainforest trail to the lost city
- The full day boat trip to the northeast beaches(Day trip)
- The cacao route with the local cooperatives
- Turtle nesting at Praia Grande (November - April)
- The climb up Pico Papagaio
- Forest birding in the biosphere reserve