Trancoso

Trancoso, like much of the south coast of Bahia, has a geography marked by cliffs and high plateaus very close to the coast, beaches with reefs, and coconut trees growing on the clear sand. Similar in style, although as a much smaller village, than the neighboring Arraial d'Ajuda, Trancoso stands out as a destination that offers tranquility and good options for both accommodation and gastronomy; from super exclusive options such as the Club Med and the Terravista Golf complex, to inns and simple restaurants integrated into the landscape . Trancoso is located on the so-called coast of discovery, in the south of the state of Bahia and only 30 kilometers from Porto Seguro, which is its main access airport.( See how to get to Trancoso )

Costa de Trancoso

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The so-called "Square"( View on satellite map ) is one of its main tourist attractions in addition to its beaches, this field surrounded by colorful and simple houses is the historical center of Trancoso, and is located on one of those high plateaus that are so common in the coast of Bahia, about 400 meters from the coast, and around a small church of the seventeenth century.

Terravista golf y playa de Río da Barra

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In the upper part of Trancoso, and in the vicinity of the "Cuadrado", you will find most of the tourist infrastructure of the place. Although there are also inns on the beach, which are usually relatively expensive compared to those of Porto Seguro and Arraial d'Ajuda, but also quieter.

Iglesia de Trancoso

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From the most central part of the village and from the "Square" down the slopes to the beaches by small roads, generally at the exit of these roads are concentrated in abundance the beach bars/restaurants side by side, but the rest of the beach, especially in low season is usually very quiet and lonely.

Cuadrado de Trancoso e Iglesia

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The beaches extend from the limit with the Taípe beach in Arraial d'Ajuda until almost reaching Caraíva, passing through the famous Praia do Espelho. The most accessible from the village of Trancoso are those that go from the beach of Rio da Barra(north of the village) to Itapororoca.

Casas en el Cuadrado - Trancoso

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Trancoso beaches

Rio da Barra Beach ( View on satellite map )

Playa Nativos y costa norte de Trancoso

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Beach from which begins to change the landscape that predominates from the southern beaches of Arraial d'Ajuda, between Pitinga and Taípe the colorful cliffs by the sea are the norm, starting from Rio da Barra the beaches of Trancoso begin , the calm beach is calm or with waves depending on the tide, and it has a river that runs parallel to the sea until it ends creating a beautiful landscape, one must be careful when taking baths with high tide, since the ground in several zones of the Low beach very abruptly.

Praia dos Nativos - Trancoso

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Praia dos Nativos ( View on satellite map )

Praia do Espelho

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Beach closest to the center of Trancoso, is accessed from a road that goes north of the Square , has several beach bars/restaurants side by side as usual in the most popular parts of the beaches of the region, going south, becomes more solitary, many coconut trees behind the fences of the private farms.

Praia dos Coqueiros ( View on satellite map )

Just to the south of Trancoso is the beach dos Coqueiros , reefs, coconut palms and natural pools during the low sea, at the exit of the road that comes from the center there are many beach bars/restaurants. Horseback riding along the sea is common.

Rio Verde Beach ( View on satellite map )

Without there being a concrete limit, walking south on Praia dos Coqueiros you will arrive at the Rio Verde beach, similar to the previous one but much quieter.

Itapororoca Beach ( View on satellite map )

Last beach easily accessible from the center of Trancoso, very lonely and with private estates. Reefs and natural pools with low tide.

Praia do Espelho ( View on satellite map )

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, its access is by a road that usually becomes impassable when it rains a lot, the beach is very close to the private condominium "Outeiro das Brisas", it has cliffs and also everything we like on a beach Northeast Brazil: reefs, coconut trees, natural pools, white sand and blue sea.

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