Discover the beauties, gastronomy and leisure of Morro de São Paulo

Morro de São Paulo is in Dendê Coast it is one of the most beautiful and trendy spots on the Bahian coast.

Morro de São Paulo has recently undergone some redevelopment works.

The quiet village of 20 years ago has given way to a bustling Morro de São Paulo, full of inns, restaurants on Rua Caminho da Praia, shops and lively nightlife.

The Praça Aureliano Lima, in the center of the village, was paved with stones, and, on the Second Beach, a wooden walkway facilitated the movement to the beginning of the Third Beach.

One feature, however, remains impeccable: the beauty and tranquility, especially from Terceira Beach towards the south of Tinharé Island.

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The main bustling points of Morro de São Paulo are Rua Caminho da Praia and Second Beach.

The closest to the village is Quinta Praia, also known as Encanto. In fact, it’s just an extension south of the Fourth.

Na Boipeba Island there are four jewels of the Brazilian coast, the beaches of Cueira, Moreré, Bainema and Ponta de Castelhanos. It’s only 50 minutes away, but it feels like another world, such is the tranquility of the place.

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To get to the island, there are two alternatives: charter a speedboat or, more economical option, take a boat trip through the south of the island; in high season, the boat can take exclusively to the scenic Moreré — in all cases, departures are from Terceira Beach.

Consult Rota Tropical, (75) 3652-1551, or Ilha do Mar, (75) 3652-1104.

HOW TO GET HERE

The best access to Morro de São Paulo is by Valença, with two boarding options.

In the center of Valença, you can take a boat; departures every half hour, with a stop in Bom Jardim; direct departures at 11:12, 30:13, 15:30 and XNUMX:XNUMX or speedboat (XNUMX minutes; departures every hour), leaving the car in the parking lots.

But the fastest and cheapest alternative is to go to the Bom Jardim dock, at the tip of Curral (22 km from the Center) and take a boat (30 minutes; departures every half hour) or a speedboat (15 minutes).

Those who are in Salvador have two options: go by catamaran, which leaves from the Maritime Terminal in front of Mercado Modelo, or aboard a twin-engine plane (more expensive and faster). Axé Air Taxi, daily (25 minutes).

Upon entering the island, a fee is paid per person.

HOW TO CIRCLE

The only vehicles allowed on the island of Morro de São Paulo are tractors, planters and cars from inns and tourist agencies. Even so, from the pier to Terceira Praia you can only go on foot.

From the beginning of the Fourth Beach, you can hire a buggy.

On arrival, porters can take your luggage in handcarts.

WHERE TO STAY IN MORRO DE SÃO PAULO

There are several good inns in Morro de São Paulo, with basic facilities.

The best is the Pousada Villa dos Corais, on Terceira Praia.

Other recommendations are Vila dos Orixás and Anima (both on Quinta Praia), Villa dos Graffitis (Seconda Praia), Pousada Fazenda Caieira (Terceira Praia) and Charme Pousada, in the village.

MORRO DE SÃO PAULO BEACHES

The main beaches of Morro de São Paulo are located to the south and are named: Primeira Praia, Segunda Praia, Terceira Praia, Quarta Praia and Quinta Praia which is also known as Praia do Encanto.

All these beaches, with their well-known warm and transparent waters, provide us with the “true bathing in the sea”, and allow us a total connection with nature.

Fourth and Fifth Beaches are practically deserted beaches, they are true oases of peace.

Second Beach is known for its buzz and activity, both during the day and at night.

On the north side of the village of Morro de São Paulo there is also Praia do Porto de Cima, Praia da Ponta da Pedra and Praia da Gamboa. These beaches are better known by the locals, they are little frequented by tourists.

First Beach

First Beach is the closest to the village. The first summer houses were built there.

It is the most frequented beach by locals.

In it there are some tents where typical Bahian cuisine is served, and it is also on the Primeira Praia de Morro de São Paulo that the largest zip line in Brazil is located, where tourists usually enjoy the adventure and enjoy the landscape of the place.

second beach

Second Beach is the busiest and most popular beach on the island of Tinharé.

It contains all the hustle and bustle of Morro de São Paulo. There is a complex of bars and restaurants that guarantee a good service to tourists, and it is here where all the nightly programming is published.

At night it has a variety of craft stalls and typical drinks such as “caipifrutas”, and it is here that the “luau” takes place, with lots of music and axé.

third beach

The Third Beach of Morro de São Paulo has a large complex of inns and restaurants, and it is from there that the boat trips offered by local agencies depart.

The beach strip is quite narrow in case of high tide. The Inns and hotels found on Terceira Beach have a wide range of prices, there is something for all tastes and budgets.

Fourth Beach

The Quarta Praia de Morro de São Paulo is known for its calm, warm and crystalline waters.

Due to the vast presence of the typical coconut trees of the region and its extension of more than four kilometers of peace and tranquility that provide us with an unforgettable walk by the sea.

Quinta Praia

Quinta Praia is located six kilometers from the village, and is the best preserved on the island.

There are two kilometers of fine white sand, clear and warm waters where we find mangroves and we can have contact with the Atlantic Forest.

An immense barrier of coral forms several natural pools, where we can dive and observe the marine life in this ecological paradise that is Quinta Praia or also called Praia do Encanto de Morro de São Paulo.

Gamboa Beach

Praia da Gamboa is in the north of the island. It is on its way that we find Praia do Porto de Cima and Praia da Ponta da Pedra.

Gamboa do Morro de São Paulo is a fishing village, still little frequented by tourists.

It has an excellent infrastructure for visitors.

There are several stalls by the sea, where the typical cuisine of the region is served, generally made by the families of fishermen who know how to offer hospitality and please the palate of tourists.

ITINERARY SUGGESTIONS

2 days

Discover all the beaches of Morro de São Paulo. Stay a day on Primeira and Segunda, which are more lively, and set aside time for the walk from Terceira to Quinta beaches, which are more untouched.

The sunset at Farol do Morro is a must.

4 days

Book a day for the trip back to the island, which passes by the natural pools of Praia de Garapuá and stops in Moreré, on Ilha de Boipeba.

On another day, go diving with a mask and snorkel in the reefs of the Second, Third and Fourth beaches.

WHEN TO GO

It is sunny all year in Morro de São Paulo. Avoid the period between March and May, the rainy season.

NIGHT LIFE

The heat starts at sunset in Morro de São Paulo: the bar Toca do Morcego (8106-6305), at the beginning of the climb to the Farol, has a lively happy hour, almost always with live music.

Afterwards, it’s worth having a caipirinha at the stalls on Rua Caminho da Praia and Praça Aureliano Lima, in the center of Morro.

Or head straight to Pulsar Disco, on the way to Fortaleza, which on Saturdays promotes the foam party. At Segunda Praia, the movement takes place after midnight, with luaus and music of all kinds.