Ponta do Sol
in Príncipe, Sao Tome and Principe

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
1.650 and 7.383 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 1° 38' 59" and E 7° 22' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dobra - STD
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:43 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Sao_Tome
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 5:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-2.777 and -171.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kanton Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sao Tome and Principe in Middle Africa

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Sao Tome and Principe.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sao Tome and Principe. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol in Príncipe is a city in Sao Tome and Principe about 101 mi (or 163 km) north-east of Sao Tome, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ponta do Sol is now 10:43 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Sao Tome with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Ponta do Sol. The closest airport in Sao Tome and Principe is Principe Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Santo Antonio, Sao Tome, Sao Joao dos Angolares, Luba and Bata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

26°C (79 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bom Bom Island Resort

Address
3,8 mi
Bom Bom Island
CP 25 Bom Bom Island
Sao Tome and Principe

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


BOM BOM ISLAND RESORT-SAN ANTONIO

Address
3,0 mi
PRINCIPE ISLAND
CP 25 SANTO ANTONIO
Sao Tome and Principe

Time Information

Checkout: 08:30 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 48:53 min
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Published: April 25, 2012
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Príncipe

Príncipe is the northern and smaller of the two major islands of the country of São Tomé and Príncipe lying off the west coast of Africa. It has an area of 136 km² and a population of approximately 5,000. The island is a heavily eroded volcano over three million years old, surrounded by other smaller islands including Ilheu Bom Bom, Ilhéu Caroço, Tinhosa Grande and Tinhosa Pequena.

Located at 1.61667, 7.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Portuguese colonies, Islands of Príncipe Province, Volcanoes of the Atlantic Ocean, Autonomous provinces, Príncipe

Santo António

Santo António is the main settlement of Príncipe Island in São Tomé and Príncipe and was colonial capital of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe from 1753 until 1852. It lies on the north east coast and the Palhota River. It serves as the capital of both Príncipe Province and Pagué District and has an estimated population of 1,200 residents. The town is known for its colonial architecture and for its churches, the largest of which is the main Roman Catholic church, begun in 1947.

Located at 1.63667, 7.41778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Príncipe Province, District and provincial capitals of São Tomé and Príncipe, Príncipe

Príncipe Airport

Príncipe Airport is an airport on the island of Príncipe, located 3 kilometres north of Santo António the island's capital. It is the only airport on Príncipe and one of the three airports serving São Tomé and Príncipe.

Located at 1.66278, 7.41167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in São Tomé and Príncipe, Príncipe