Praia Porto de Cima beach

Praia Porto de Cima is a "secret" beach in Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil. Of course, this is not a true tropical paradise, but still it's beautiful. And after all, there are not so many people - unlike more popular beaches of the island. You'll have to walk down from the hill (and then climb back). However, the way is not vary hard, though it requires some effort. Once you get ashore, there is sand and many trees shadow. While entry into the water is comfortable almost everywhere. Keep in mind, that the water covers the entire coastline during the high tide. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -13.38, -38.920749

See also: Morro de Sao Paulo island

Hotels [edit]

Atop, there is a large choice of hotels and guesthouses with rooms' fares ranging from US$20 to US$100 per night. Much more accommodation options can also be found a little to the north - near the port.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Salvador da Bahia international airport (SSA). Then you have three options to get to Morro de Sao Paulo:

- plane (20 min per way, US$90 for the return);

- boat/ferry (2 hours per way over the choppy ocean, US$25 for the return);

- public transportation by the mainland (4 hours per way, US$10 for the return, - ferry from Terminal Maritimo São Joaquim to Itaparica, next take a bus to Valença and then get by ferry to Morro de São Paulo).

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Praia Porto de Cima is a dry period from September to March.

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