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Príncipe Collection

A collection of five tropical, eco-friendly hotels and resorts on the African islands of São Tomé and Príncipe.

22/10/2026

Health and wellness on Príncipe can be found in your surroundings.

Meditate on the secluded sands of Praia Banana before taking a dip in the warm Atlantic waters of the Gulf of Guinea, or practise yoga with the ocean stretching out before you.

Follow a forest trail to Oquê P**i waterfall, listening to birds calling through the canopy and the sound of flowing freshwater as you make your way through the rainforest. This is the perfect setting to experience Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of the forest. Look up, and you’ll see the majestic ocá (Ceiba pentandra) trees towering above you, their enormous buttress roots rising from the forest floor.

Keep your eyes and ears open for Príncipe’s remarkable wildlife. The island is home to birds found nowhere else in the world, including the Príncipe sunbird, Príncipe kingfisher and Príncipe glossy starling. The forest’s rich chorus of birds is part of the experience itself.

Many people seek wellness through classes and activities that can be recreated almost anywhere. On Príncipe, wellness is inseparable from the place itself: the warm Gulf of Guinea, rainforest alive with birdsong, towering ocá trees, freshwater waterfalls and wildlife found only on this extraordinary island.

Your wellness journey awaits on São Tomé and Príncipe.

Photos 1-3: Scott Ramsay

19/10/2026

For Mana, sewing began with a little encouragement and a chance she nearly didn’t take.

When HBD Príncipe organised a tailoring course, she initially said no, worried it would be too difficult. With encouragement from Carla, part of the HBD sustainability team, she decided to give it a try.

After completing the training and receiving her own sewing machine, Mana continued developing her skills, learning from her sister and teaching herself new techniques.

Today, sewing gives her an independent income and the pride of contributing to her family’s future. She brings her love of Príncipe into her work through the vibrant African fabrics she uses, with green being the colour she says best represents the island.

Mana is one of the women behind The Tailors of Sundy & Terra Prometida, whose handmade bags, pouches, napkins and clothing can be found throughout Príncipe Collection’s hotels.

Visit Terra Prometida and look for the house with colourful fabric creations proudly displayed on the porch. You may just have found Mana.

https://www.principecollection.com/en/crafted-by-principe/stitching-brighter-future

15/10/2026

Before it's chocolate, it's this.

A pod is cut from the cacaueiro with a long pole. It's opened with a machete with one clean strike. The white pulp and beans are scooped out by hand, still sweet and tangy, and carried off to ferment and dry in the sun.

On Príncipe, every stage is still done by hand, under the shade of the forest.

Cacao is woven into the story of São Tomé and Príncipe. A little over a century ago, these two small islands were among the world's largest producers, and the roças (plantation estates) that still dot the landscape grew up around it. Today the story is about smaller harvests, tended by families and farmers who know these trees well.

It's good chocolate in more ways than one. The plantations remain an important source of work on the island, and the finished product tastes better when it's grown in a biodiverse rainforest and cared for with respect for the land.

12/10/2026

Príncipe is a place that feels left alone, in the best possible way.

Rainforest covers about nine-tenths of this small island, rolling from volcanic peaks to the sea's edge. The whole island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and you feel it the moment you step under the trees.

Walk a forest trail where roots as wide as a doorway ripple across the ground, and the thick canopy overhead is a world of its own, home to birds, orchids and butterflies found nowhere else. Stop at a stream, cross a wooden footbridge, follow the sound of falling water to a waterfall slipping down a cliff face.

Listen for the Príncipe grey parrot; the papagaio gave its name to one of the island's best-known peaks, Pico Papagaio. Then walk out through the palms to empty golden sand, from Praia Banana to Praia Boi, with no one else for company.

The island's unspoilt nature is waiting for you.

10/10/2026

For Flávia Andrade, what began as an idea while walking past discarded bottles in her community became Inovarte.

In Flávia's workshop, broken glass is transformed into glasses, jugs, bowls and vases. "People see waste," she says. "I see something beautiful."

Supported by equipment funded through the CCC, her work reduces the need to import glassware while celebrating local craftsmanship, one handcrafted piece at a time.

Discover more makers like Flávia on Crafted by Príncipe. 🔗

08/10/2026

There’s something quite extraordinary about the dining experience at OKA Sundy.

Inspired by the humpback whales that pass through the waters around Príncipe, the restaurant curves and undulates like a creature emerging from the sea. Its sweeping structure is made entirely from bamboo, with each arch creating the dramatic vaulted form that defines the space.

Inside, woven lanterns, natural textures and warm candlelight add to the atmosphere, while the open sides bring the tropical surroundings into the experience.

It’s a remarkable setting for an evening meal. Still, whether you're enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Oka Sundy's design and menu are deeply connected to São Tomé and Príncipe and the ocean beyond it.

01/10/2026

Barefoot mornings. Slow breakfasts. Long swims. A good book in the shade. An afternoon nap when the mood takes you.

This is Bom Bom.

Plan your Príncipe escape at least 30 days ahead and enjoy 6% off your stay at any Príncipe Collection hotel with our Early Booking offer.

https://www.principecollection.com/en/offer/early-booking-guaranteed-benefits

28/09/2026

Bela & Zinha love to turn glass into opportunity.

"When I look at a bottle, I see my life," says Bela. For her and Zinha, an empty bottle is never just rubbish; it's a necklace, a pair of earrings, a keyring waiting to be made. ✨

Through their Cooperativa de Valorização dos Resíduos, Bela and Zinha transform discarded w**e and b**r bottles into colourful, handcrafted jewellery, giving new life to waste while building independence for themselves and their families.

"Everything I do, I do with love," says Zinha. "And when something is made with love, it becomes beautiful."

Discover more makers like Bela and Zinha on Crafted by Príncipe, link in bio. 🔗

25/09/2026

Do you see those ruins surrounded by vines? They are the remains of Ribeira Izé, a settlement founded in the 16th century that once played an important role in Príncipe’s sugar and coffee production. By the 19th century, people had abandoned it, leaving behind stone walls, archways, and other traces of the settlement that the rainforest is slowly reclaiming.

Today, the shades of green here seem almost endless. Palms, vines, moss and towering trees have grown around the remains, creating a landscape where nature and history are impossible to separate.

And the story of Príncipe's plantations is still present in what grows on the island today. Coffee arrived in the islands in the 18th century, followed by cocoa in the early 19th century. Cocoa would go on to become one of the defining crops of Príncipe and São Tomé, shaping the roças and the island's history.

So a morning coffee and a square of Príncipe chocolate are more than a perfect pairing. They are a small taste of the landscape, agriculture and history that make this island so distinctive.

Curious to taste the story for yourself? Comment “MORE INFO” and we’ll send you our Experiences Brochure.

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22/09/2026

Príncipe is one of the most biodiverse islands on Earth. Home to endemic birds found nowhere else on the planet, African Grey parrots calling through the rainforest canopy, and leatherback turtles nesting on its shores by night, this is an island where nature steals the show.

Mona monkeys, vibrant marine life and one of the most extraordinary rainforest ecosystems anywhere make Príncipe a genuine sanctuary, not just for the wildlife found there, but for anyone hoping to witness it up close.

What wildlife would you hope to encounter during your visit?

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