The
first accessible spot worth stopping at is Garopaba, a fishing
village inhabited
by people of Azorean origin, which,
despite attracting more and more people every summer, has not
yet been totally overwhelmed by tourism. In the 1970s, Garopaba
was "discovered" by hippies from Porto Alegre, attracted
to the area by the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful beaches.
During the 1980s, surfers from throughout Brazil and beyond
descended on the village, which fast developed a reputation
for having
some of the best surfing in the country. In recent years, the
region has been increasingly threatened by major tourist development.
The beaches are excellent, but are located a short distance
from the village. The main village beach is fine, and large
enough to take the summer crowds, but try to make it to the
outlying beaches. Ten kilometres to the north is Praia Siriú,
backed by huge dunes, while 6km further on, Praia da Gambora
is a good beach for swimming, with a beautiful mountain backdrop.
The best beaches for surfing are to the south, the most challenging
being Praia do Silveira (3km) and Praia do Rosa (18km). Hostels in Garopaba |
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