Obo National Park, a paradise for people looking for unspoiled nature. Covering about 30% of the country's surface and includes examples of all the different biotopes – the lowland and mountain forests, mangroves and a savanna area.

Visit the many roças (cocoa plantations) on the island. Agostinho Neto, the largest plantation in the country, is a clear example of São Tomé's colonial past. Other plantations include Agua Izé, where visitors can tour the plantation by train, Monté Café and Ribeira Peixe.

Spectacular waterfalls on São Tomé. Don't miss the Boca de Inferno (Hell's Mouth) sea water fountain and the Cascada São Nicolãu waterfall, near Pousada Boa Vista. There is also the Ilheu da Rolas (Turtledove Island).

See the ancient fishing town of São João dos Angolares and the fortress of São Sebastião, which also houses a museum with a collection of religious and colonial art

Praia Jalé. On the south edge of the São Tomé Island you will find Praia Jalé. It’s a beach where giant sea turtles climb up in the morning hours to lay their eggs in the sand. It is possible to stay the night on the beach in small huts without electricity. The beach is guarded, and if the turtles come in the morning you can ask the guards to wake you up to experience the extraordinary procedure.

Cascata São Nicolãu. A couple of miles up in the mountains you will find Cascata São Nicolãu, Saint Nikolaus waterfall. It’s a beautiful waterfall that seems to come right out of a wall of jungle.