Sundy Praia

Sheltering between dense, tropical forest and a pristine golden beach, this is a place to unwind, a place to breathe, stirred by the rhythm of sea and sand. Caressed by warm sea breezes, rich with forest scent, it is a place to awaken the senses, a place to be.

tented villas

Merging seamlessly with their forest surrounds, our 15 tented villas lie hidden among a scattering of tropical almond and banana trees, each gaz down to the sea. With weathered wood panelling and timber decks, the distinctive tented villas echo the style of the fishermen’s huts that once stood this spot, just back from the beach.

Inside, the decor beguiles with its eye-catching mix of handcrafted local artefacts and designer pieces, achieving perfect balance between comfort and nature. Each tent has spacious indoor and outdoor areas, including private terraces; each of our three-bedroom tented villas has its private pool.

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Sustainability

Lying in perfect isolation some 130 miles off the West African coast, Principe’s forests shelter an abundance of endemic birds and plants, rep and amphibians – little wonder the island is sometimes referred to as Africa’s Galapagos.

But this is no desert island: Principe has its people, too, living in the colourful main town, Santo António, or scattered in pretty fishing village along the coast. Our goal is to maintain and build harmony between the people and their island, and Sundy Praia is a vital part of that goal, providing a model of sustainable, responsible tourism, with the people of Principe involved at its core.

Community engagement

Dining

Principe is blessed with an abundance of natural produce, its forests filled with fruit and nuts, its waters brimming with tuna and Wahoo. Inspired by this natural larder, our international chefs refine the best of the island’s produce and traditions, creating seasonal menus bursting with original flavours and fresh, organic ingredients.

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weddings & honeymoons

Imagine journeying by boat across a mosaic of warm, cobalt shallows. Imagine stepping from the boat onto a deserted beach, the sand warm between your toes, the breeze stirring in the trees. Imagine this is your wedding, the place you get to say ‘I do’. Imagine.

The Sundy Experience

Happenings

As the sun sinks below the waves, and the first stars prick the ink-black sky, a magical mood descends over Sundy Praia. Frogs sing from the forest, crabs dance at the edge of the surf, the moon casts shadows across the sand. Night falls. And with the warm sea breeze murmuring through the night time is when Sundy Praia stages some very special happenings.

Dine in the dark

Destination & Activities

Principe is a magical land that time forgot. Rising from the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, it has a unique charm and beguiling beauty. Come and explore its forests and coasts, its beaches and bays, and let the warmth of its people renew you.

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