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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Beach
Praia de Santa Cruz
Good for Relax
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Santa Cruz Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 105th place out of 119 beaches in the Espírito Santo region 44.9 km away from its center, the city of Vitoria. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 0.2 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Santa Cruz Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Maracapeba, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Santa Cruz Beach is located in Espírito Santo within Santa Cruz, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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 atmosphere is family-friendly and tranquil, making it an ideal spot to bring the kids. The beach is clean and there are a few restaurants nearby."
Ramon Zabala
User reviews
"The atmosphere is family-friendly and tranquil, making it an ideal spot to bring the kids. The beach is clean and there are a few restaurants nearby."
Ramon Zabala
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Delícias do Tom• 3 min walk
- Mere Lanches• 4 min walk
- Bar e Restaurante• 5 min walk
- Restaurante Travessi...• 5 min walk
Attractions
- Lar das Corujas Bura...• 4 min walk
- Praia da Balsa - Sul• 5 min walk
- Embarcação Jubarte• 5 min walk
- Praia da Balsa - Nor...• 7 min walk
Transport
- VIX• 36.5km
- Jacaraípe terminal• 23.2km
- Parada Aricanga• 26.2km
Localities
- Santa Cruz• 250m
- Vitoria• 44.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Cruz Beach?
The coastline of Santa 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 Santa Cruz Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santa Cruz Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Santa 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Santa Cruz Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Santa 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 Santa Cruz Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Santa 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Cruz Beach?
The bar is located right on the Santa Cruz Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Delícias do Tom is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Cruz Beach?
There are 14 places to stay in the Santa Cruz Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Cruz Beach include:
How far is the Santa Cruz Beach from parking?
The Santa 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 Santa Cruz Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Santa Cruz Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lar das Corujas Buraqueiras located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Santa Cruz Beach (Espirito Santo) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Santa Cruz Beach (Espirito Santo) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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