Guarapari

Black Sand Beach

Praia Areia Preta

Kids friendly
8
 / 10 Very good
#31 out of 119
in Espírito Santo

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Guarapari, Espírito Santo,

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Key features

Beach overall scores

Water
Exceptional
9.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Good
7/10
Amenities
Very good
7.8/10
Booking.com
"Looking for a beach where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the serene waters of the capixaba coast? Look no further than Areia Preta Beach! This little slice of paradise is a hit with the elderly during the off-season, thanks to its peaceful atmosphere and unique dark sand. Researchers have even found that the sand's high concentration of monazite can help alleviate rheumat..."
Otto Silva Campos de Oliveira
Booking.com
"Looking for a beach where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the serene waters of the capixaba coast? Look no further than Areia Preta Beach! This little slice of paradise is a hit with the elderly during the off-season, thanks to its peaceful atmosphere and unique dark sand. Researchers have even found that the sand's high concentration of monazite can help alleviate rheumat..."
Otto Silva Campos de Oliveira
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Gostosuras de Sabore... 9 min walk
  • Cantinho do Bacalhau 11 min walk
  • Chão de Estrelas Res... 13 min walk
  • Boteco do Caranguejo 16 min walk

Attractions

  • Praia da Areia Preta 5 min walk
  • Praia das Castanheir... 10 min walk
  • Beach of Virtues 16 min walk
  • Praça do Guará | Pra... 17 min walk

Transport

  • GUZ 15 min walk
  • Alvorada 20 min walk
  • Pedro Nolasco statio... 41km

Localities

  • Guarapari 670m
  • Vitoria 43km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Black Sand Beach?

The coastline of Black Sand 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 Black Sand Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Black Sand Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Black Sand Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

  • Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Black Sand 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Black Sand Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Black Sand Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Black Sand Beach good for families?

Yes, the Black Sand Beach is good place for families with children. 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 Black Sand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Black Sand Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Black Sand Beach?

Black Sand Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

  • Families with children
  • Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Black Sand Beach?

The bar is located right on the Black Sand Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gostosuras de Sabores is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Black Sand Beach?

There are 340 places to stay in the Black Sand Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Black Sand Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Black Sand Beach from parking?

The Black Sand 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 Black Sand Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Black Sand Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia da Areia Preta located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Black Sand Beach (Espirito Santo) 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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