São Tomé

A walkable waterfront capital on the Atlantic coast of São Tomé and Príncipe, with a centre full of cafés and restaurants and mountains close by. Founded in the 15th century, it is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities and serves as the country's only international gateway, making it the natural starting point for any visit to the islands.

• Population53,300
• Nearest water from center0.2 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.6 km