About
Cap Lopez is a headland on the Atlantic coast of Gabon, in Africa, and it sits at the southernmost point of Port-Gentil. It is a place where the land runs out into open water, and the view from the cape takes in the meeting of the Ogooué River and the Atlantic Ocean.
What a visit offers
The cape is best suited to visitors who want wide views and time by the sea. Its beaches are clean and uncrowded in the way the description suggests, and they lend themselves to a slow afternoon walk or a swim where conditions allow. The shoreline is also a known spot for surfing and for fishing, so those who bring a board or a rod will find the setting well suited to both.
Whales and the season
Because of its position on the coast, Cap Lopez is a useful place for whale watching during the migration seasons. Timing a visit around those months gives the best chance of seeing whales from the headland, though sightings depend on the season and cannot be guaranteed.
Around the cape
Cap Lopez is linked to Port-Gentil, so the town and its services are close by for those staying in the area. Visitors can combine a day at the headland with time in the town itself, making the cape a natural part of a stay on this part of the Gabonese coast.