the trail starts at the prainha beach, which can be easily reached by car or public transport out of the city.

on arrival at the golden sands of prainha, hikers are met by the lush forestry of the parque municipal ecológico da prainha, which hems the beach to the ocean.

part of the spectacular atlantic forest, the park was created as a result of a movement by local residents and surfers, to protect the exotic flora and endangered species that reside within.