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Praia Mansa is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 185th place out of 228 beaches in the São Paulo region 141.4 km away from its center, the city of Sao Paulo. It is one of the beaches of Castelhanos settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small several bays 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Praia Mansa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Indaiauba, which has a rating of 8.3.
Praia Mansa (São Paulo) is located outside the Castelhanos 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 coast of the Ilhabela island and the correct question is not how to get to Praia Mansa, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Castelhanos 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Castelhanos 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Castelhanos 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Bonete 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Castelhanos 7.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ilhabela 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Ilhabela 1.6 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cambaquara 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cambaquara 2.5 km
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The coastline of Praia Mansa 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia Mansa, 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 very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia Mansa is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia Mansa 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Praia Mansa is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Praia Mansa can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia Mansa.
There are 411 places to stay in the Praia Mansa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Mansa include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia Mansa has no parking spot
There are 1 attractions near Praia Mansa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia De Castelhanos located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia Mansa is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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