Ilhéu das Rolas

Ilhéu das Rolas is a small island in São Tomé and Príncipe, in Africa. The island lies on the equator, off the southern tip of São Tomé Island. It is in the Caué District of São Tomé Province. The island is home to a small resort. The main and almost single economic activity is tourism related mainly to the resort. A permanent population of approximately 200 people works directly in tourism. Access to Rolas is exclusively by boat from Porto Alegre on the southernmost tip of São Tomé island.