Tourism

A Master Plan on Tourism to develop the sustainable tourism sector is in the process of being updated.

There is a great deal of potential in Sao Tomé et Principe to develop a tourism sector based on current attractions such as colonial architecture and beaches. However, much of the classical architecture is entering a state of accelerated degradation, and the beaches are affected by the extraction of sand for construction use. Given the fragility and the sensitivity of different ecosystems that have great potential for the development of tourism, especially ecotourism, it is necessary to establish environmental assessment programs to determine the country's capacity for receiving tourists, promote community-based initiatives and mobilize sufficient resources to contribute to the development of sustainable tourism.