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Pontal da Cruz Beach
Pontal da Cruz
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About
Pontal da Cruz Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 140th place out of 228 beaches in the São Paulo region 128.4 km away from its center, the city of Sao Paulo. It is one of the beaches of Sao Sebastiao settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Pontal da Cruz Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Do Pereque, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Pontal da Cruz Beach is located in São Paulo within Sao Sebastiao, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach located close to the pier offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere with fewer people."
Avinash Kamalappa
User reviews
"The beach located close to the pier offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere with fewer people."
Avinash Kamalappa
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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4.6km from center
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4.7km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)
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Sao Sebastiao 1 km
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Ilhabela 1.6 km
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Ilhabela 1 km
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Sao Sebastiao 2.1 km
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Sao Sebastiao 2.4 km
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Sao Sebastiao 8.1 km
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Ilhabela 6.7 km
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Sao Sebastiao 2.6 km
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Sao Sebastiao 2.8 km
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Ilhabela 7.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Ilhabela 8.4 km
What to do in Pontal da Cruz Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Pontal da Cruz Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Pontal da Cruz Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Pontal da Cruz Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Sem Comp...• 2 min walk
- Pitombas Bar E Resta...• 5 min walk
- ICETUR• 8 min walk
- Caroles café• 8 min walk
Attractions
- Pier Do Pontal Da Cr...• 6 min walk
- Ipê Roxo• 9 min walk
- Connect Charters• 27 min walk
- Pier of San Francisc...• 2.3km
Transport
- UBT• 49.9km
- Terminal De Ônibus D...• 4.1km
- Estudantes• 85.2km
Localities
- Sao Sebastiao• 2.8km
- Sao Paulo• 128.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pontal da Cruz Beach?
The coastline of Pontal da Cruz Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Pontal da Cruz Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Pontal da Cruz Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Pontal da Cruz Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Pontal da Cruz Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Pontal da Cruz Beach is fully protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Pontal da Cruz Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Pontal da Cruz Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Pontal da Cruz Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Pontal da Cruz Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Pontal da Cruz Beach?
Pontal da Cruz Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pontal da Cruz Beach?
The bar is located right on the Pontal da Cruz Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Sem Compromisso is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pontal da Cruz Beach?
There are 791 places to stay in the Pontal da Cruz Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pontal da Cruz Beach include:
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How far is the Pontal da Cruz Beach from parking?
The Pontal da Cruz Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Pontal da Cruz Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Pontal da Cruz Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pier Do Pontal Da Cruz located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pontal da Cruz Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Pontal da Cruz Beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Pontal da Cruz Beach (Sao Paulo) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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