São Tomé and Príncipe

At a Glance

São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off Central Africa, with a colonial Portuguese history, a lush tropical landscape, excellent cocoa plantations, and a peaceful Creole culture that combines African and European roots. The islands are off the map for most travellers, which preserves a quality of quiet and naturalness that is genuinely rare. Those who love cocoa, biodiversity, and real seclusion will find it magical.

• One of the smallest countries in Africa and the world.
• Produces some of the world's highest-rated cocoa — small-batch quality over volume.