they are used to lie on the sand, to dry when coming out of the water, and they can also be easily turned into a wearable garment - magically can becom a full beach-dress or a skirt when properly tied around the body, cangas can actually be made into 5 different types of beach dresses, ranging from full-body models to bikini-and-skirt versions, as explained on this article by the magazine m de mulher.

also called pareos, these thin cloths can vary in color and designs and they are made with very light material that only takes up a minimum volume when folded - cangas' corners can conveniently be tucked underneath the sand in order to maintain them in position in case of any wind.

almost every posto has a few vendors offering cangas, sold along the promenade, or from vendedor ambulantes, which are merchants who walk on the sand selling their merchandise - prices can vary from sellers, beach, design, size, and even day of the week.