The most beautiful natural sites to discover Brazil

It is surrounded by coconut trees. Many people in the summer.

It is the central beach where many shops are located. Starting point for excursions and cycling. Not the nicest of course, but the most lively and accessible. Many young people.

Beach between those of Jabaquara and do Poço with transparent waters ideal for diving. Calm sea, shaded beach thanks to many trees. One can see the ruins of a historical fortin, this beach was a high place for the slave trade. Access by boat or a 3-hour walk from Jabaquara through a balisé hiking path (only with guide).

It stretches over nearly 2 km of fine sand, its crystal-clear water is the reputation of this beach, which lies at the end of the 22 km long, long-standing ground that cuts the island into two (4 x 4). It is easier to access by boat, coming to excursions, but the athletes (real!) can hike 7 km from the beach of Bonete, more south.

It's the fastest and easy ride to go swimming in the fresh and clear water of a waterfall. Access from inside the Mata Atlântica. Departure of the estadual park. We will discover five falls along the 2,5 km journey.

During the high tide, these two beaches form only one. They border the areas of cossues houses located north of Guarujá. Where the Paulista bourgeoisie established its summer areas, rather VIP with its luxury houses.

Access to this beautiful beach which carries its name is done by a trail of 110 steps since the Morro de Sorocotuba (which is on the road to Bertioga, km 1). His isolation has preserved it and that is all the better.

It is the largest beach in Guarujá, stretching over 5 km along a very built coastline. Indeed, this beach still in the city is not what one imagines by thinking in Brazil. Wait for a very urban beach. In return, there are good facilities (restaurants, shops).

This beach, located 3 km far away from the Itamambuca Praia on the south side, is the most pleasant on this side. It is very much appreciated by the premises.

As usual, the most beautiful beaches are the most remote, despite the fact that there is a municipal bus service. Located 15 km from Fazenda, it is known for its good waves.

Located 15 km from Fazenda, this lost beach of the coastline is appreciated for its tranquillity, its wild beauty and its preserved surroundings. There will, however, be a vehicle to go there.

The beach of this former fishing village is picturesque, the atmosphere is rather cool. You have to walk 20 minutes from the Praia Preta to get there.

This is one of the last beaches in the direction of Bertioga. The surfers'favorite for his waves. Its waters are therefore turbulent.

Close to Saco Do, this beach is surrounded by steep, isolated and exclusive hills. A hidden paradise 300 metres wide behind the Ilha das Galhetas. A small fisherman's house is there. Scuba diving is popular there. The easiest thing is to access it by the sea by boat, but it can also be reached by foot through the Mata Atlântica. From the beach of Castelhanos, a footpath passes through the beaches Mansa and Vermelha and leads to Figueira beach. Take 2 hours of walking.

The Dunas dos Ingleses are sand mountains formed by the action of the wind, being one of the main elements that make up the landscape of Praia dos Ingleses. Smaller than the Duna de Joaquina, they are nonetheless beautiful and suitable for walking. Moreover, they offer a totally different view of Santinho Inglese and the Conceçao lagoon, and of the whole north of the island. On the Dunas dos Ingleses, the sport is sandboarding, a kind of skiing on the sand. On sunny days, you can rent a board and try it!

In the extension of the Praia de Galhetas, the beach of Praia de Mole is superb. It takes its name from the sand that is particularly soft there. Advised for a lazy idleness in all tranquility! There are bars and restaurants and, as in Rio or Salvador, you will be offered deckchairs for a well-deserved rest. Praia de Mole brings together the youth of Floripa and surfers like its neighbour to the south, Joaquina, although here the waves are a little smaller. Paragliders use the nearby dunes to take off and initiate their flight.

Pretty well-preserved naturist beach behind a hill. From Barra, you can make a nice hike to the top of it. Cross the pedestrian bridge over the canal, go along the canal on the right and follow the path upwards. You will discover a 360° view that embraces the whole island, particularly the Praia do Moçambique in the extension of Barra to the north, the dune of Joaquina and the Praia de Campeche to the south, and the city of Conceçao de Lagoa to the west. You can then go down to the beach. Count an hour and a half walk

Praia do Moçambique is a huge beach, it is the largest on the island, stretching from Barra de Lagoa to Cabo da Aranha. Some 12.5 kilometres of pristine white sandy beach, protected by a forest park and therefore not built. Unlike other beaches, there is no infrastructure. A windy paradise that makes the surfers of Barra happy. For a short walk, we recommend you take the bus that goes to Canasveiras (n° 840 and 842) and get off at the end of the beach to return to Barra

This is the visit not to be missed! You can walk up the dune to take in the view of the sand falling into the forest and the ocean. It's almost like being at the big Pila Dune. The more athletic and daring can go sandboarding (R$ 12 per hour), trying to preserve their fragile balance on the rather unstable boards. Beware of some very steep slopes! Sensations guaranteed. The beach of the same name is downwind, and known as a good surf spot. It is frequented by the sporty and trendy youth

Three beautiful beaches with respectable waves make surfers happy:

Back Door (2 km north),

Batuba (1 km to the north)

Milagres (to the south).

The island of Fernando de Noronha is a small ecological paradise which depends on the state of Pernambuco. The National Marine Park occupies two thirds of the island. It was created with the aim of preserving the local marine and terrestrial environment. It offers controlled access to the beauties of the island and is responsible for the management and preservation of natural areas, research on fauna and flora. On their website you will find all the practical information about the park.

Natural swimming pool with crystal clear waters, available in 4 x 4 only, and then through a small walk through the forest.