because this region is rich with stunning beaches and waterfalls that are all easily accessible, this is a beach that does not get the same stream of visitors as its nearby strips of sand.

yet for those lucky travelers in the know, praia brava offers a welcome escape from the crowd - to get there, it is worth asking the bus driver to give a heads up, as the access point is relatively unmarked, and the stop comes before the entry into the village.

there is a small parking lot in front of the hike entrance, and from there, the walk takes about fifteen to twenty minutes at the most. it is a pleasant stroll in the woods, with only minimal ascents and lush green pathways throughout.