Luba
Bioko's second-largest town, with a bay harbour and a quiet colonial-era church. It is a convenient base on the southwest coast.
Luba (formerly San Carlos) lies on the west coast of Bioko, about 50 km southwest of Malabo, and is the island's second-largest town. It faces a crescent-shaped bay with a natural deep-water harbour. The town centre preserves a white colonial Catholic church and several quiet old streets. In the evening you can eat grilled fish by the sea and watch the fishing boats come in. Luba is the essential stopover for reaching Arena Blanca beach, Ureka and the Luba Crater Scientific Reserve, and it is a good place to restock supplies and find drivers and guides. From Malabo, the drive along the island's ring road takes about an hour. Avoid photographing the port and military or police facilities.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Arena Blanca
- Gran Caldera de Luba
- Moka & Lake Biaó
- Iladyi Waterfalls
- Ureca Beach
- Pico Basilé
- Malabo National Park
- Paseo Marítimo