Bata

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Starting from 53.500 XAF* per person based on double occupancy

Bata

City guide, practical tips and what to see before you fly.

Bata is the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea and seat of the national parliament. It is also the capital of the mainland region — Río Muni, the largest part of the country — and the largest, most populous city in Equatorial Guinea, ahead of Malabo on Bioko Island.

The historic city of Bata is the capital of Littoral Province, known locally as the city of love.

Tourism and places of interest

Bata has the longest promenade in Central Africa. Visit Mount Alen National Park or these landmarks:

The seafront promenade
Mount Alen National Park
Bata Stadium in the sports city
Freedom Tower
Cathedral of St. Peter

Accommodation

Hotels and hostels for every budget:

Panáfrica Hotel — sea views
IBIS Hotel — a few metres from the sea
Vistamar Hotel — on the promenade
Elik Melen tourist complex — near Clock Square
Hotel Carmen, Hotel Federaciones, Aparta Hotel Plaza

Gastronomy

Taste Bata’s mix of African and international cooking:

La Corisqueña — Bome Beach
La Ferme
Galeries I&R

Climate

Hot, oppressive, wet and cloudy year-round. Temperatures usually stay between 23 °C and 31 °C, rarely below 22 °C or above 32 °C. Best time to visit: late June to late August, for beach and pool days.