Description:
It is the most famous beach of Guarapari. Its sand is dark
and rich in monazite, with medicinal power and a high content
of radioactivity. At the end of this beach, a declivity full
of varied colors can be seen, going from purple, many shades
of red, and white. It is the famous “batinga”, moldable mud,
which is used to sculpt objects. Pedra do Crisoste: It skirts the mount of
Guarapari Center. You get to it through a hollowing on the
mount, at the end of Praia da Areia Preta.
Infrastructure:
Some little tents on the sidewalk e night lightning.
Location:
Downtown
Extension:
675m
PRAIA
DAS CASTANHEIRAS
Description:
The most frequented in the city. Chestnut trees surround it,
along its extension, which originated its name. Recifes: Are rocks at the top the water and
separate Praia das Castanheiras and Praia do Meio.
Infrastructure:
Some tents on the sidewalk and night lightening.
Location:
Downtown
Extension:
140m
PRAIA
DE SANTA MÔNICA
Description:
In the ancient times, it was called Zabumba, which is one
of the drums used by Africans in their rituals.
Infrastructure:
Kiosks, bars and restaurants
Location:
In Santa Monica, 5km from Guarapari
Access:
By Rodovia do Sol Extension: 2500m
PRAIA
DE SETIBA
Description:
Junction of Cer or Ser= Shell used to manufacture ear-rings
and TYBA= suffix that indicates abundance, meaning “shells
in abundance”. The calm sea, the calmness and peace atmosphere
and a wonderful view that composes a picture where man and
nature complete each other.
Infrastructure:
Kiosks and night lightening
Location:
In Setiba, 125 km from Guarapari
Extension:
800m
PRAIA
DO MORRO
Description:
It is characterized by its big extension and waves
Infrastructure:
Sidewalk, kiosks, bars, restaurants and night lightening
Location:
Praia do Morro district, in Guarapari
Remarks:
Praia do Morro has areas for surfing, windsurf and body boarding.
In high season life night is exciting Extension: 3km
PRAIA
DOS NAMORADOS
Description:
It is the most romantic beach of Guarapari. Its name (Beach
of Valentines) is due to a legend of two valentines, spelled
for each other by the magic of the place. Pedra do Calhau: Is a little Island, at Praia
dos Namorados. Pedra do Trampolim: Separate Praia dos Namorados
and Castanheiras. Anciently in that place, there were two
trampolines that made the joy of the people. This rock has
a slope used for diving.
Infrastructure:
kiosks and restaurants
Location:
Guarapari Downtown
Extension:
75m
PRAIA
DE GUAIBURA
Description:
Name derivate from Tupi-Guarani: GUA= lagoon and IBURA= water
that emerges, fountain, cove. Pleasant fisher hiding place,
located at the end of Praia do Riacho.
Infrastructure:
Little tents, where you can buy snacks and beverages, and
restaurants.
Location:
Nova Guarapari, 6km from Guarapari.
Access:
Rodovia do Sol, in Nova Guarapari, next to Posto Verano enter
Viña Del Mar Avenue and follow the signs.
Estension:
800m
PRAIA
DE BACUTIA
Description:
Union of BAC= turn, change direction and CUTIA= go forward;
meaning, “change direction ahead”. Together with Praia de
Mucunã and Guaibuna, it forms a cove, which is Nova
Guarapari.
Infrastructure:
There is a restaurant that serves beverages and snacks on
the beach, besides the traditional “moqueca capixaba”.
Location:
Nova Guarapari, 7km from Guarapari
Access:
Rodovia do Sol, in Nova Guarapari, next to Posto Verano, enter
Viña Del Mar Avenue and follow the signs. Extension: 450m
PRAIA
DE MEAÍPE
Description:
Finally we arrived in Meaípe, this name is an indigenous
one, and when translated means Rio do Povo (River of the People).
It is a fishers’ village, located on south zone of Guarapari.
A constant beauty landscape composing a poetry scene. Lagoa da Mãe Ba: Located at the borders
of Guarapari and Anchieta. Its name, Mãe-Bá
(Mother Ba), is a praise to the chief of Negros-Galinhs Tribe
(that lived in the region). This indigenous, whose name is
Ba, was considered mother of all. In Tupi-Guarani, Mãe
(essé): look, so Ba was “the one who looks everyone”
Infrastructure:
Little tents, bars and restaurants that serve, amongst others
plates, the traditional “moqueca capixaba” and the famous
Meaípe “bolinho de mandioca”. (Cassava cake).
Location:
Meaípe, 8,5km from Guarapari
Acces:
By Rodovia do Sol, follow the signs.
Remarks:
Nightlife is very exciting during high season. Multiplace
Mais is located in Meaípe, one of the most searched
nightclubs on Capixaba Coast. Extension: 4000m
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