the saco de mamanguá, best explored via one of the typical small boats that can be hired in town, is described by many as one of the best kept secrets in the region - an harmonious integration of beaches, biodiversity, and flush mata atlântica.

finally, the beaches than can only be accessed via water include the saco da velha, praia da conceição, praia da lula, praia vermelha, praia de santa rita, baré, praia do engenho d'água, praia do jurumirim, praia do bom jardim, praia do joaninho / cantagalo, and praia da boa vista.

further to all of these beaches, a variety of islands can be reached by taxi-boat and offer spectacular landscapes and small corners of heaven.