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Wando - Monte Cristo Beach
Praia do Wando
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About
Wando - Monte Cristo Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 119th place out of 187 beaches in the Bahia region 39 km away from its center, the city of Salvador. It is one of the beaches of Araripe de Baixo settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
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 not crowded place during the season.
Wando - Monte Cristo Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
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.
5 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.
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Wando - Monte Cristo Beach is located in Bahia within Araripe de Baixo, 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
"This is truly a stunning and magnificent location - the authentic Baia de Todos os Santos. It is undoubtedly one of the top beaches around."
Ribeiro Costa Possidionio
"This beach is truly magnificent, however, it would be even better if people were more conscious of where they dispose of their trash. Additionally, the beach boasts beautiful golden sand."
Leila Beti
User reviews
"This is truly a stunning and magnificent location - the authentic Baia de Todos os Santos. It is undoubtedly one of the top beaches around."
Ribeiro Costa Possidionio
"This beach is truly magnificent, however, it would be even better if people were more conscious of where they dispose of their trash. Additionally, the beach boasts beautiful golden sand."
Leila Beti
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Araripe de Baixo
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420m from center
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Araripe de Baixo
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21.2km from center
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22.7km
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Located at nearest locality
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23.1km from center
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22.8km
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Located at nearest locality
Araripe de Baixo
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What to do in Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Wando - Monte Cristo 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
- Cabana do Wando• 1 min walk
- Araripe Lodge Restau...• 8 min walk
- Barraca de cobra• 27 min walk
- Kiosk do marcelo• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Paia de Monte Cristo• 1 min walk
- Praia de Araripe• 5 min walk
- Fazendinha do Orkut• 11 min walk
- Atracadouro• 22 min walk
Transport
- CCQ• 30.8km
- Rua Barro Duro, 984-...• 47.7km
- Itacaranha• 35.2km
Localities
- Araripe de Baixo• 420m
- Salvador• 39km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
The coastline of Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Wando - Monte Cristo Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Wando - Monte Cristo 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.
Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Wando - Monte Cristo 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.
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- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
The bar is located right on the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cabana do Wando is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
There are 4 places to stay in the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Wando - Monte Cristo Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Wando - Monte Cristo Beach from parking?
The Wando - Monte Cristo 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 Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Wando - Monte Cristo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paia de Monte Cristo located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Wando - Monte Cristo Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Wando - Monte Cristo 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Wando - Monte Cristo Beach (Bahia) 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.Wando - Monte Cristo Beach (Bahia) 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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