Diving in São Tomé and Príncipe



Diving in São Tomé and Príncipe is quite good in the unspoiled coral reefs around the islands. The beach resorts of Bom Bom and Ilheu das Rolas have diving centers, and there is also a diving center in the capital São Tomé. The waters around São Tomé and Príncipe are clear, warm and calm, hosting a great variety of marine life to see, and offering a wide range of dive sites both for beginners and experienced divers. Diving in São Tomé and Príncipe is better during the rainy season, as the seas are more calm and transparent.




Facts of Sao Tome and Principe

Popularity
Price level
Safety
Suitable for family
temperatures / when to go Best months to go
June, July, August, September
population Population  210.000
capital / biggest city Capital:
São Tomé
language / languages Language(s)
Portuguese (official) , Forro 85%, Angular
literacy Literacy level:   85 %

religion / religions Religions:
Roman Catholic 70 %, unaffiliated 20 %