Difference between revisions of "Bolama"

Latest revision as of 22:04, 13 December 2007

Bolama is a city in Guinea-Bissau.

[edit] Get in

Pirogues are leaving regularly from Bissaus Pidjiguiti harbour, the ride takes about three hours. Price: 2000 FCFA (2007)

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

Bolama Court

Bolama

Impressive and decaying colonial buildings from the time when Bolama was capital of Guinea Bissau.

[edit][add listing] Do

There are some good beaches on the island, though you'll have to walk for some km's from town - or rent a bike or motorbike. Make sure to be there at high tide.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

Restaurants are scarce, but there are some bars serving goats meat with bread, and the PRODEPA hotel can arrange food, if ordered in advance.

[edit][add listing] Drink

There is a nice little bar at the harbour, good place to enjoy a beer while watching life going on at the harbour.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Prodepa Hotel, Bolama

• NGO PRODEPA (Projecto de Desenvolvimento da Pesca Artesanal) runs a nice and comfortable hotel close to the harbour. Has hot water and aircon.

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out