Ilhéu das Cabras

#9 among destinations in Sao Tome and Principe

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Ilhéu das Cabras is an uninhabited island in the Gulf of Guinea. It is one of the smaller islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The islet is located about 2 km off the northeast coast of the island of São Tomé, 8 km north of the city centre of São Tomé. The islet consists of two hills, about 90 metres high. There is a lighthouse on the northeastern summit, built in 1890; its focal height 97 metres and its range is 12 nmi. The islet was mentioned as "Mooro Caebres" in the 1665 map by Johannes Vingboons. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 295 ftCoordinates: 0°24'29"N, 6°42'53"E

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São ToméSao Tome and Principe

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Ilhéu das Cabras – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, São Sebastião Museum, Our Lady of Conception Church, São Sebastião Lighthouse.

5 miS
Church
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, São Tomé
127 min walk • The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, also called Cathedral of São Tomé, is a church in the city of São Tomé, capital of the African and island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe. It stands at Praça do Povo in the city centre, close to the Presidential Palace.
4.6 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
São Sebastião Museum, São Tomé
118 min walk • São Sebastião Museum is a museum, housed in a 16th century fortress in the city of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies in the northeastern part of the city centre, at the southeastern end of Ana Chaves Bay. It contains religious art and colonial-era artifacts.
4.8 miS
Church
Our Lady of Conception Church, São Tomé
123 min walk • The Our Lady of Conception Church also simply called Church of the Conception, is the name given to a parish church that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the Água Grande District, specifically on Conceição Avenue right next to the "Hotel Residêncial Baía"...
4.6 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
São Sebastião Lighthouse, São Tomé
118 min walk • São Sebastião Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the São Sebastião fortress at the southeastern end of Ana Chaves Bay in São Tomé, capital of São Tomé and Príncipe. The lighthouse is a 6 metres high white round tower with a red lantern. It was built in 1928. Its focal height is 14 metres.
5.1 miS
Library
National Library of São Tomé and Príncipe, São Tomé
130 min walk • The National Library of São Tomé and Príncipe is located in the capital city of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is responsible for the technical coordination of public libraries and the promotion of books and reading. It is also the legal deposit of the country, according to a law created in 1952 during colonial rule.
5.3 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho, São Tomé
135 min walk • Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho is a multi-use stadium in the neighbourhood of Ponta da Mina southeast of the centre of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe and is located on Avenida das Nações Unidas. The building is classified as a Heritage of Portuguese Influence and Origin. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
5.1 miS
Universities and schools
National Lyceum, São Tomé
131 min walk • National Lyceum is a lyceum located at Avenida Marginal 12 Julho in the city of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is one of the oldest secondary schools in the nation. It currently has an estimate of 6,000 students. The lyceum is located on the seafront, east of the city centre.