Sundy Praia

From the water, the setting of Sundy Praia Hotel appears to have been taken from a Bicardi advertisement. Palms and almond trees line a stretch of golden sand beach, protected by two lush peninsulas either side. The clearest of oceans lap against the shore.

Peer deeper into the vegetation and you will catch glimpses of life. Sympathetically built tented villas, virtually hidden by shrubbery, line the beach - each detached with its own decked terrace. To their rear are a further eight villa’s set amidst the vegetation for complete privacy. Designed to resemble the wood panelled fishermen’s huts that once stood above the beach, the villas have floor to ceiling windows. Inside, the décor is a mix of handcrafted local artefacts and designer pieces providing a luxurious modern retreat.

Paddle boarding and snorkelling are on offer alongside a wealth of jeep, boat and hiking tours. Whether you choose to leave this piece of paradise is up to you.

In the evening, look up. As darkness envelops the sky the stars shine brightly. With almost no light pollution, it is easy to understand why Eddington, assisted by Edwin Turner Cottingham, chose the solar eclipse of 1919 on Principe to prove Einstein’s theory of relativity.

Accommodation:

• 15 air-conditioned tented villas including one bedroom (Tropical Forest), two bedroom (Beachfront) and three bedroom (Beachfront)

Amenities / Leisure:

One Bedroom Villa

One bedroom tented villas with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box,complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The villa has a decked terrace with seating and forest view

Two Bedroom Villa

Two bedroom tented villas comprise of two separate independent one bedroom open-plan villas each with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box,complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The two villas share a decked terrace with seating and views through the vegetation towards the sea. Please note that one villa is larger in size than the other

Three Bedroom Villa with private pool

Three bedroom tented villas comprise of three separate independent one bedroom open-plan villas each with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box,complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The two villas share a decked terrace with seating, a private swimming pool (10m x 4.5m) and views through the vegetation towards the sea. Please note that one villa is larger in size than the others. Three bedroom villas can accommodate an extra bed for a child.