Safety Etiquette in Sao Tome and Principe

Safety in São Tomé and Príncipe is generally relaxed, but travelers should still use normal precautions: keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking alone late at night in quiet areas, and use registered taxis or trusted transport after dark. Petty theft can happen around markets, beaches, and transport hubs, while the islands are usually more about opportunistic crime than serious violence, so a calm, low-profile approach fits local conditions well.