Praia Inhame, Beach in Caué, São Tomé and Príncipe.
Praia Inhame is a sandy beach located along the southern coast of São Tomé island with tropical forest vegetation rising behind it. The shore stretches in a gentle curve, offering open views across the water to neighboring islands and the distant horizon.
This coastal area was mapped during early Portuguese maritime exploration in the 15th century as part of establishing trade routes across the Gulf of Guinea. The region became integrated into the seafaring networks that connected the islands to mainland Africa and beyond.
Fishing communities from nearby settlements use hand-crafted wooden boats and nets along this shore, maintaining practices passed down through their families. You can often see these boats pulled up on the sand and watch fishermen preparing their gear in the early morning hours.
This location is served by a small eco-lodge that offers bungalow accommodations as a base for your stay. The best time to visit is during the drier months when sand conditions are firmer and the paths behind the beach are easier to walk.
Marine researchers identified a previously unknown snake species in the waters and areas near this beach, adding scientific importance to the region. This discovery highlights how remote coastal areas like this can still hold biological secrets waiting to be documented.
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