Pointe-Noire: A Seaside Retreat in Congo
The second-largest city in the country, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, is located between its bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The fishing and oil industries power the city, which is the country's main commercial center. The nearest airport is Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (PNR), just 3 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, offers ideal weather for travel from mid-June to mid-September. Expect hot weather for most of the year. October, June, and April are the busiest months for tourism. Book Pointe-Noire city hotels in January, its least crowded month, for cheaper rates.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Traveling through Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo may find tourists in Gare de Pointe Noire Square, a railway station that connects Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville. Check out the busy Pointe-Noire Port or take a stroll down Pointe Noire Beach. Over at Brazzaville, check out the architecture of Basilique Sainte Anne or learn about history at the Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial. Enjoy lakeside views at Début de la Corniche de Brazzaville or go on a holiday at Sakana - Île M'bamou, which offers jet skis, volleyball, tennis, and more fun outdoor activities. At Hotel Palm Beach Congo - Pointe Noire, travelers can enjoy well-furnished rooms, a Halal breakfast, lush grounds with sea views, and a bar. Elaïs Hôtel features rooms with a kitchen, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and garden. Guests can also enjoy a breakfast buffet, car rental, and shuttle services.
