Praia da Faísca
Deserted beach of about 6.5 km in Paulo Lopes, just past Pedra da Faísca at the north end of Gamboa, up to the mouth of the Madre River.
From the Residencial: About 2.3 km on foot, 31 min
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Photos: Diorgenes Pandini/FECAM, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr (opens in a new tab).
Just past the northern headland of Praia da Gamboa and Pedra da Faísca begins a straight stretch of about 6.5 km of deserted beach, with no roads, houses or kiosks, all the way to the mouth of the Madre River at Guarda do Embaú.
On one side, open sea with strong waves; on the other, the Faísca Dunes and the preserved coastal scrub of Serra do Tabuleiro State Park. The whole stretch belongs to the municipality of Paulo Lopes.
The most visited spots
- Pedra da Faísca: where the beach begins, just past the north end of Gamboa.
- Faísca Dunes: the dune field behind the sand, with views to Guarda.
- Mouth of the Madre River: the end of the beach, at the Guarda do Embaú sand spit.
Getting there
On foot only, along the sand of Praia da Gamboa, past Pedra da Faísca at the north end. There is no car access.
Features
Long, wild beach with soft sand, open sea and steady wind, with no shade or facilities.
Things to do
Walking, enjoying the view and the crossing to Guarda do Embaú. In season, it is also a spot to watch southern right whales.
Safety tips
There are no facilities or shade: bring water, sunscreen and a hat. The sea is open, with strong waves.
Source: OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab).
