Sanzala | Route 4

This experience takes you to explore the northwest and west of Príncipe island. We begin the old Roça São Joaquim, one of the most remote and isolated communities on the island, which seems to have been frozen in time. This location reveals a stunning landscape with panoramic views of the imposing João Dias Pai, João Dias Filho and Mesa peaks. Next, we pass through the community of Roça Pincatê where we will enjoy the view of the city of Santo António. Finally, we will visit the old Roça Porto Real, which was one of the largest farms in Príncipe and had eight other smaller farms in its dependency. Typical farmyard, with a large, square central space, surrounded by several built areas, including workshops, warehouses, factory and administrative buildings, sanzalas, chapel, hospital, school and kitchens and the main house. When visiting Porto Real, it is possible to visit the old sanzalas, still inhabited today, and come across the traces of life that shaped this countryside over the years.