A complete list of tourist attractions in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau (República de Guiné-Bissau) is a West African country on the North Atlantic coast that was once a colony of Portugal. Guinea-Bissau includes islands such as the Bijagos Islands. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, Senegal in the north, and Guinea in the east and south, covering an area of 36,120 square kilometers. Guinea-Bissau has vast forests and crisscross rivers, shaped like a beautiful morning glory blooming in the Gulf of Guinea.

It has elegant and amazing scenery, as well as the hospitable people of Guinea-Bissau. From the lush tropical forests that protect the last trace of nature to the wide beaches and palm forests on the long coastline, there are scenery everywhere when you walk into Guinea-Bissau.

Bissau

Bissau is the capital and port of the African country of Guinea-Bissau, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Since 1446, it has become a Portugal colonial base and slave trade market. Bissau has a tropical maritime monsoon climate with high temperatures throughout the year, with an average annual temperature of about 27℃. The city of Bissau is lush and dense with lush tropical forests, rivers and lakes. The street is clean and tidy, the houses are small and unique, the walls of the houses are brightly colored, and there are generally two small flower beds on both sides of the gate, where flowers and trees such as bluegrass, canna, and oleander are planted, making the petite city look particularly peaceful and leisurely.

Starting from the Port of Bikikidi at the mouth of the Reba River, there is a wide street leading directly to the Presidential Palace. On both sides of the main street, there are Catholic churches, foreign companies, banks, post and telecommunications offices and other buildings. The castles and battery batteries built during the Portugal rule scattered throughout the city became ironclad evidence against the colonists. The multi-ethnic-style dome thatched houses and low mosques on the outskirts provide a unique scenery. There are large international airports 8 kilometers away from the city, the most important of which is Oswald Biero Airport.

Praia

Praia is a coastal city, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean in the south and highlands on the east, north and west sides. Roads spiral up on the east and west sides to the city. Praia has good port facilities. The harbor has a water depth of 13 meters and can accommodate 10,000-ton ships. A large number of import and export goods are loaded and unloaded here every year. There are skyscrapers in the city of Praia. The main buildings have a strong Western architectural style, with steeple Catholic churches and neat stone streets lined with trees on both sides. The seaside of Praia City is the main tourist attraction of Cape Verde. It has famous golden beaches and seaside hotels. There are more than 1000 meters of beaches on the Atlantic coast, of which the golden beach is the most famous tourist attraction.

Orange Islands National Park

Orange Islands National Park was established on December 1, 2000. It is located in the center of Bubak. It is the largest nature reserve and an important tourist destination in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Orange Islands National Park covers an area of 27000 hectares and includes most of the archipelago in southern Guinea-Bissau. The boundaries of Orange Islands National Park include a 10-kilometer offshore area, where there are forests, coastal tropical savannas, mangroves, tunnels and shallow beaches. The mangroves themselves occupy 17400 hectares of land.

The swaying palm forest is refreshing on the shallow beach. You can also see a large gathering of turtles. These precious turtles will lay eggs on the beach after landing, and then you will see a large number of ghost eggs dotted on the sand. Tourists can also see a variety of birds in this world-famous park. They inhabit the mangrove forest. Visitors can listen to their wonderful songs. It has become a refuge for many birds.

João de Mello Islands National Marine Park

João de Mello Islands National Marine Park is one of the only two national parks in Guinea-Bissau. It was established on August 1, 2000. It is famous for its exotic fauna and flora and is an important tourist destination in Guinea-Bissau. João de Mello Islands National Marine Park includes four small islands in the northeastern region, covering an area of 495 square kilometers. This nature reserve includes both the ocean and the land. There are countless wild animals and plants, but its precious turtle species make it famous in the country.

Currently, there are three species of sea turtle rare in the world in the João de Mello Islands National Marine Park, specifically green loggerhead turtle, hawksbill turtle and olive loggerhead turtle. These turtles have found their own way of survival on the beach. They lay eggs on the beautiful beach. This is a good opportunity for tourists to watch and a very magical scene. In addition, it is a paradise for 900000 birds, who gather here in winter to escape the severe cold.