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Porto da Fonte Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 163th place out of 187 beaches in the Bahia region 37.7 km away from its center, the city of Salvador. It is one of the beaches of Barra do Paraguacu settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Porto da Fonte Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Pedra Mole, which has a rating of 8.2.
Porto da Fonte Beach (Bahia) is located outside the Barra do Paraguacu settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Porto da Fonte Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Barra do Paraguacu 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Araripe de Baixo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Araripe de Baixo 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Bom Jesus dos Pobres 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Salinas da Margarida 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cabucu 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
Encarnacao 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Itaparica 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Matarandiba 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Itaparica 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Loreto 5.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Madre de Deus 0.7 km
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The Porto da Fonte Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porto da Fonte Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Porto da Fonte 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 Porto da Fonte Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of Porto da Fonte Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porto da Fonte Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.JUNIO'S BAR is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.
There are 4 places to stay in the Porto da Fonte Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porto da Fonte Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Porto da Fonte 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
There are 4 attractions near Porto da Fonte Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barragem Santo Antônio located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Porto da Fonte Beach is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 25°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
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