SUPER CKDO
Read moreIt's hard to miss this Super Ckdo, the Gabonese supermarket chain, as its architecture stands out on the peaceful seaside. You can find everything here, including the many local products made on the island, and mainly imported Portuguese products, due to historical trade links! The prices are quite high, given the many imported products, but the quality is there. To keep the products fresh, the shop is air-conditioned. You can pay in euros or in dobras.
MARCHÉ MUNICIPAL
Read moreA must-see for those who are not afraid of crowds and noise, to soak up the local and typical atmosphere of São Tomé. This covered market is home to a multitude of small, colourful stalls selling all the island's delicious fruits, from plantains to huge jackfruit trees. You can also find all sorts of vegetables and fish at a very low price. It is not uncommon that in the middle of the market, the merchants start singing and dancing for improvised shows in a good mood. An authentic experience!
BOUTIQUE DIOGO VAZ
Read moreFollowing the takeover of the roça Diogo Vaz in the north of the island, the eponymous brand quickly made a name for itself in the world of Santomean chocolate. In the shop, you will find bars of top-of-the-range chocolate, made in the adjoining workshop. Discover the finesse of this 100% organic dark gold. Those with a sweet tooth won't be able to resist the delicious pastries made by Maxime Raiffe, elected best apprentice pastry chef in France in 2013, which they can enjoy on site. Facing the sea, on a cosy terrace, what more could you want!