their jumping point can be reached by walking up the hill along the road leading to the gorgeous praia do sossego. at the western edge of the beach, dividing prainha and piratininga beach, is the pedra da baleia - a huge rock popular with divers and snorkelers, and a great point to look out towards the surrounding islands of veado, and the three islands of pai, mãe, e filha (father, mother, and daughter). set behind the praia da piratininga is the laguna de piratininga - nested between the serra grande and the morro da viração, this is a touristic destination in itself, especially for many fishermen and families with small children looking for calm and warm waters.
