The beaches in and around Trancoso are great. It is as simple as that

Some are totally deserted and with access only by foot, bicycle, horse or boat, others are lively and blessed with the wonderful brazilian beachculture. You find yourself your favorite beach for the day, hang out, walk, swim, work out, dance, play ball, eat, drink or just lie down to tan. Whatever you like. Nudism and topless is allowed on one stretch of beach only (Vegetal/Pedra Grande), but is not compulsory or even widely practized.

For your comfort we have mapped down the whole stretch of beaches from Taípe 7 km to the north of Trancoso down to the hamlets of Caraiva, way to the south - a total stretch of 50 km prime tropical beach, fringed with coconutpalmtrees and turquoise waters. The walk from Trancoso to Arraial d´Ajuda would take you about 2 ½ hours.

* Check out the beaches: distances by foot from the Quadrado. You can walk to all of the beaches, excluding a few during high tide. Some have access by car, but many are reached only by foot, horse or boat.

Going north from Rio de Trancoso:
Praia do Taipe: 5-7 km. Below the cliffs, on top of which you´ll find the huge hotel/condominium complex Terra Vista with a golf-course and a Club Med (open for dayvisits). Access along the beach at low tide or by car.


Rio da Barra: 4-5 km. North of the Rio da Barra. You can cross the river by foot, but take care at high tide. Access along the beach or by car.




Praia dos Nativos: 1-4 km, the first part is lively with a cluster of beachbars, that also caters to daytour tourists from Porto Seguro. Access along the beach or by car.



Going south from Rio de Trancoso:

Praia dos Coqueiros: 1-2 km. Calm waters protected by reefs. Ideal for kids. Lively beachbarracas. Access along the beach or by car.






Praia Vegetal/Pé na Praia/Rio Verde/Pedra Grande: 2-3 km. Lots of different names to this popular beach, an extension of Praia dos Coqueiros. Several laid back beachbars. Access along the beach or by car.


Praia Itapororoca: 3-4 km.

Praia Itaquena: 4-10 km.


Barra Rio dos Frades: 10-12 km. Beautiful wetlands with buffalos and lots of birds. You´ll pass it on the dirtroad connecting Trancoso and Caraiva/Espelho.








Praia Jacumá: 12-16 km. Deserto. No beachbars. Access only along the beach or by boat.

Praia do Outeiro: 16-19 km.

Praia dos Amores: 19-20 km.





Praia Curuipe and Praia do Espelho: 20-23 km. Separated by a small river, the two beaches are considered amongst the top 5 beaches in Brazil. They are truly fantastic, but no longer deserted. With high coconutpalmtrees, crystalclear waters and reefs they are a must during your visit to Trancoso. Go there by boat, by horse, by feet or drive there.

Praia Juracema: 23-27 km.
Praia Satu: 27-29 km.
Barra da Caraiva: 29-36 km.




Praia de Caraiva: 36-38 km. A small hamlet located on a sandy triangle between the River Caraiva and the ocean. The beach has several bars and restaurants. From Caraiva you can go up the river by dugout canoe or trek into the Monte Pascoal National Park with a guide.