Soyo

Soyo is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Angola. This town (originally spelled "Sonho" and pronounced Sonyo) was a province of the Kingdom of Kongo, which stretched south from the mouth of the Congo River to the River Loze, and inland from about 100 kilometers. It was already an administrative entity whose ruler or governor bore the title Soyo or "lord of Soyo" when the Portuguese arrived in 1482. The ruler was the first Kongo lord to be baptized when Christian missionaries came to the kingdom of Kongo in 1491.

Soyo is the city next to the Congo River where you will recover your energy. It is a quiet city with deserted beaches and an amazing climate. Between the sand and the vegetation, a monument - Padrão de São Jorge –marks the spot where navigator Diogo Cão made landfall. When you visit Soyo, you must see this famous landmark. Stunning heritage architecture, delicious local cuisine, and picturesque views of the Bay of Bengal await you in this historic town on Angola’s eastern coast. Enjoy this unexplored African landscape, right next to some modern hotspots that bring Soyo closer to the rest of Angola.

Location: Zaire Province, Angola

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