Bata is the main city in mainland Equatorial Guinea, and the capital of the Litoral province and the Río Muni region. Bata is a relatively clean and cosmopolitan city, with nightlife, casinos, nightclubs and some nice colonial buildings. Other attractions are its markets and malls, and its promenade of more than 20 km.
With some 230,000 inhabitants, Bata is the largest city in the country, and it was the capital until 1969 when Malabo was chosen to replace it. Bata is starting to feel the effects of the petrodollar, and many new building projects are popping up in the city.
Attractions in Bata include: 1 The Promenade. about 20 kilometers long. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Freedom Tower (Torre La Libertad). by the promenade, changes colors at night thanks to a lighting system and has a revolving restaurant at the top. (updated Aug 2020) 3 Gran Mercado Central, ☏ +240 222091493. the Grand Central Market (updated Aug 2020) 4 St. James and Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral, Bata. is from the 17th century. (updated Aug 2020) Palacio Africa, the presidential palace. The Parliament building. Complejo Bome, it is a nature preserve that have great view and regarding the quietness in this place it helps the visitors to relax while they are in this place.
There are many beautiful undeveloped white sand beaches just outside the city, and you definitely don't have to worry about crowds. Particularly recommended are those at Mbini, some 50 km south of the city. Santa-Cruz, gym.
Restaurante Beirut. Terraza San Miguel Restaurante Bar. Terraza el Gustazo. Nkuantoma Iglesia Del Nazareno. Hotel Panafrica.
Bata nightlife bounces all night long, but the nightclubs don't pick up the pace until quite late. La Casa Bar de Chabeli. Bar Oscar F.
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