Praia do Governador - Sao Tome and Principe
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 00° 24.735 E 006° 39.626
32N E 239598 N 45604
A beach in the northern coast of São Tomé, famous for the role in the novel Equador
Waymark Code: WMFN39
Location: Sao Tome and Principe
Date Posted: 11/06/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 2

This beach is well known for being picked by the Portuguese writer Miguel Sousa Tavares as the scenario for some of the action in his famous novel Equador. In the book, the main character - the young and charming Governor of São Tome and Principe - comes to this beach often.

The provided coordinates point to one of the best spots to leave the car and enter the beach. A four wheel drive is necessary to reach this beach.
Type of beach: Natural

Location of beach: Seashore

Beach surface type: Fine sand

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