The first things visitors see when they fly into Malabo are the coastal refineries, tankers and oil platforms that surround the capital's harbor. The city is very much an oil town, but it is also a relaxing destination for expatriates looking to relax after long days on the platforms. Although the city lacks many traditional tourist sights, it makes up for it with a friendly vibe and walkable cityscape.
The best way to explore the city is simply to wander through the bustling streets on foot. The eastern side of the capital is dominated by the presidential palace, and Independence Place is at the heart of the city. There, visitors can explore the colonial cathedral built by the Spanish. In the northern part of the city, bays and headlands offer a lovely respite from the sometimes chaotic atmosphere of the city center.
Malabo on the map of Bioko Norte
010 km (6.2 mi)20 km (12 mi)30 km (19 mi)40 km (25 mi)
Height
−11003006001 0001 5002 0002 5003 0003 016 m
−33289841 9703 2804 9206 5608 2009 8409 900 ft
-1 m (-3 ft), 100 m (328 ft), 300 m (984 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1000 m (3280 ft), 1500 m (4920 ft), 2000 m (6560 ft), 2500 m (8200 ft), 3000 m (9840 ft), Max altitude 3016 m (9900 ft)
Sea depth
01506001 8003 2005 200+ m
04921 9705 91010 50017 060+ ft
0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)
Height from west to east in Bioko Norte
Height from south to north in Bioko Norte
1Bight of Biafra0 m2Río Basupú197 to 1 770 m3Río Toleke26 to 1 265 m
