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São Luís
San Marcos Beach
Praia Litoranea
Senior friendly
About
San Marcos Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 30 beaches in the Maranhão region 4.6 km away from its center, the city of Sao Luis. It is one of the beaches of Sao Luis settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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.
San Marcos Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Calhau, which has a rating of 8.5.
Key features
Beach overall scores
San Marcos Beach is located in Maranhão within Sao Luis, 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 is conveniently located within a 5 to 6 minute walk from the Luzeiros hotel. While it can get quite crowded on weekends, it's relatively calm during the weekdays. I visited in December 2012 and experienced tropical weather with temperatures ranging from 24 to 28 Celsius. The locals in Sao Luis are known for their friendly nature. It's recommended to always have at ..."
Rohan Kadam
"This beach is a great spot for contemplation, exercise, and introspection."
Luzia Santos
User reviews
"The beach is conveniently located within a 5 to 6 minute walk from the Luzeiros hotel. While it can get quite crowded on weekends, it's relatively calm during the weekdays. I visited in December 2012 and experienced tropical weather with temperatures ranging from 24 to 28 Celsius. The locals in Sao Luis are known for their friendly nature. It's recommended to always have at ..."
Rohan Kadam
"This beach is a great spot for contemplation, exercise, and introspection."
Luzia Santos
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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What to do in San Marcos Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that San Marcos Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than San Marcos 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.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Kadu Festas - Parque...• 3.4km
- Bar Teatro Dom Calam...• 3.7km
- Café e Prosa• 4.7km
- Café e Poesia• 4.7km
Attractions
- Igreja de Nossa Senh...• 4km
- Museu Histórico e Ar...• 4.7km
- Catedral Metropolita...• 4.7km
- City of St. Louis• 4.7km
Transport
- SLZ• 12.2km
- Terminal do Ponta da...• 8.9km
- Estação de Passageir...• 10km
Localities
- Sao Luis• 4.6km
- Sao Luis• 4.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the San Marcos Beach?
The San Marcos 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.
What are the key activities at San Marcos Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, San Marcos Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The San Marcos Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the San Marcos 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.
The waves in the San Marcos Beach are usually strong. 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 San Marcos Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the San Marcos 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the San Marcos Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the San Marcos 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 San Marcos Beach?
San Marcos Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of San Marcos Beach?
The bar is located right on the San Marcos Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kadu Festas - Parque e Buffet is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.
How far is the San Marcos Beach from parking?
The San Marcos 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 San Marcos Beach?
There are 4 attractions near San Marcos Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios located in 4 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
San Marcos Beach (Maranhao) 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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