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Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Monteforte

2.9

#24 of 28 in Things to do in Sao Tome Island

Monument · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot

At Padrao dos Descobrimentos, see the spot where the first Portuguese explorers disembarked after sailing to discover new lands in the 17th century. Here you can learn a bit about the local history, and the changes that occurred after the Portuguese came. There are several old boats on site, and a Catholic monument near the water. Make Padrao dos Descobrimentos a part of your Monteforte vacation plans using our Monteforte trip maker.

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By saronic

According to tradition this little pebble beach at Anambo in the northwest is the place, where the Portuguese under the leadeship of Pedro Escobar and João de Santarém (whose statues can be seen... more »
By AnamLondon

This is the location where the first Portuguese navigators are said to have disembarked, and as in old colonial tradition, a discovery mark was erected to mark the location. Besides being close to... more »

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By Celso Monteiro

Lack maintenance but overall nice place to rest and enjoy the ocean. It was here where the first Portuguese navigators João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar discovered the islands around 1470.

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By Antónia Ye

Didn't see anything appointing this is exactly where the Portugueses first arrived

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