Nature

Pedra da Faísca

Rock formation at the north end of Praia da Gamboa, on the border with Praia da Faísca, between Garopaba and Paulo Lopes.

From the Residencial: About 2.1 km on foot, 28 min

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Photos: Diorgenes Pandini/FECAM, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr (opens in a new tab); Residencial Costão da Gamboa.

Pedra da Faísca is an imposing rock formation at the northern end of Praia da Gamboa, on the border between Garopaba and Paulo Lopes. It separates Gamboa from Praia da Faísca, with the Faísca Dunes just behind it. From the top of the rocks and dunes you see Gamboa on one side and Praia da Faísca on the other.

Points of interest

Praia da Gamboa: on one side of the rock.
Praia da Faísca: on the other side, up to Guarda do Embaú.
Faísca Dunes: just behind the rocks.
Gamboa - Guarda do Embaú crossing: the walk that starts here.

Getting there

On foot, along the sand of Praia da Gamboa to the north end. The path continues over the rocks to Praia da Faísca.

Features

A dark rock formation (diabase) at the north end of Praia da Gamboa, where the sea hits hard, marking the border between Garopaba and Paulo Lopes. The Faísca Dunes begin right behind it.

Things to do

Climb the rocks to see Gamboa on one side and Praia da Faísca on the other, photograph the dark rock against the light sand, and start the walk to Guarda do Embaú from there.