Both are on the northern end of the peninsula on the southern side of the Estuaire du Gabon. Except for a fisher or two, both beaches are blissfully deserted and have the lay-back charm of a sleepy backwater. When the beachy theme gets too much, you can wander around the nearby forests, or get a bite to eat, listen to music and sink a few at the local bars in the fishing villages nearby. Taxis are available, though if you walk from the airport to the main drag your fare will be cut in half. There are private red and white minibuses cruising all the major thoroughfares.
Rental cars are hugely expensive and often restricted to use in and around Libreville.
The hospital is still fully functioning. Albert Schweitzer's office, home, library, laboratory and treatment centre are still there, though deteriorating. Part of the hospital is a museum , and guided tours are available. Lac Evaro is the most popular of the lakes. The northern point of the island, Cap Lopez , is flooded with expatriates, top-end hotels and the only decent beach.