Praia Picão, Beach in São Tomé Province, São Tomé and Príncipe.
Praia Picão extends along the coastline with fine sand beaches bordered by dense tropical vegetation and clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach area connects to São Tomé's colonial heritage, where Portuguese settlers established major cocoa and sugar plantations during the 15th century.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods at Praia Picão, using wooden canoes and nets to gather fresh catches each morning.
Visitors can reach Praia Picão through a 30-minute drive from São Tomé city, with the dry season from June to September offering optimal weather conditions.
The waters near Praia Picão contain numerous species of tropical fish, making it an excellent location for snorkeling and underwater photography.
Location: São Tomé Province
Address: Praia Picao, São Tomé and Príncipe
GPS coordinates: 0.26667,6.75000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:53
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