Luba having a population with 7,000, is the second-largest town in Equatorial Guinea. it also has a port for the logging industry on the island’s west coast beneath volcanic peaks. This one of the famous cities in Equatorial Guinea has attractions include several beaches and a colonial hospital. The city may be reached either by sea or by the main road linking Luba to the country’s capital, Malabo. The road is now[clarification needed] accessible; it takes about an hour to drive from Malabo to Luba. In 1999, a free port opened near the town, creating deepwater access for larger and oil industry vessels, an alternative to the congested port of Malabo for re-supplying on fuel, water, and other materials.