at a glance

There is a wide array of fishermen in the colony, none of whom actually resides in the area nowadays, but who are nonetheless an integral feature of the local community and landscape.

The fish market peters to a close by around midday, which ushers in an afternoon of preparation for the following day - this is when Fisherman gather to tend to their boats and construct new fishing nets out of objects resembling fish bones.

Visible from the boardwalk, There is a small chapel in honor of St. Peter (são pedro) especially decorated every year on june 29th, when a traditional mass is celebrated right besides the small boats in honor of saint peter, patron saint of the fishermen.