These are some of the larger and more popular amongst the sandy stretches and their local scenery attracts a vast array of visitors, fishermen and athletes, further to a variety of aquatic animals.

The true jewels of this coastline are arguably however, the smaller and more isolated areas - The beach praia das pitangueiras is lined by magnificent and exotic trees, which hang over the thin stretch of golden shoreline, creating a unique and inspiring panorama.

located in the district by the same name, praia da ribeira is also small and picturesque, containing a statue of the african goddess yemanjá, mounted charmingly on a rock slightly out at sea.