Nature
Siriú Islet
A small rocky island off Siriú Beach, about 1 km from shore, popular for kayak, boat and canoe trips and for snorkeling.
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Ilhote do Siriú, also called Ilha do Siriú, is a small rocky island in the sea off Siriú Beach, about 1 km from shore. You can see it from the sand and from the rocks at the north end of the beach.
It is a free-diving spot: on clear days visibility reaches about 17 meters, with depths of 5 to 17 meters and schools of mullet, snapper, grouper and other fish.
Points of interest
- Freediving: on clear days, with visibility up to about 17 meters and schools of fish.
- Praia do Siriú: about 1 km off the beach.
- Siriú Viewpoint: where you see the islet from above.
- Navegantes Festival and Canoe Race: the sea procession goes to the islet.
Getting there
By sea only, by kayak, boat or canoe. There are canoe trips that go out to the islet: arrange it in advance with someone who knows the spot.
Features
An islet of large boulders with vegetation on top, where white egrets perch, about 1 km off Siriú Beach. The water around it is 5 to 17 meters deep.
Things to do
Free diving on clear days, kayak, canoe or schooner trips around the islet and birdwatching. You can see it from the sand at Siriú and from Siriú Viewpoint.
Safety tips
Go only when the sea is calm and with someone who knows the spot. Do not leave trash or nets in the sea: abandoned fishing nets have been seen around the island.
Source: OpenStreetMap, Agência Onde e blog Surpresas do Mar (opens in a new tab).
