About Espírito Santo

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Espírito Santo attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Espírito Santo Best beaches

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Senior friendly
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.4 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.9 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 119 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Espírito Santo.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Espírito Santo, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 95 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 32 beaches in the state have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Espírito Santo is less than 500 meters. 118 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Espírito Santo beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Espírito Santo's beaches

Maria Nenem Beach
10 Lora

Topzera....

Itaunas Beach
10 Lena Mitchell

Top

Whale Mouth Beach
10 Lorenzo Rivera

Top

Beach of Pau Grande
8 Luisa Delgado

Top!

Pontal do Ipiranga Beach
10 Pablo Cachette

This beach is top-notch!

Adventists Beach
10 Hendrix Shipps

This corner of Guarapari is home to a stunning set of beaches, which can be accessed by a short hike along a trail. If you plan to visit, it's best to bring your own food and drinks, as there are few vendors in the area.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 50 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Espírito Santo? In total there are 119 beaches and the most popular is Guarderia Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Espírito Santo?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Espírito Santo, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 119 beaches in total, of which about 30 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Espírito Santo:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Espírito Santo?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Espírito Santo, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Espírito Santo?

Most of the beaches located in Espírito Santo are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Espírito Santo by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Espírito Santo:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Espírito Santo?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Espírito Santo?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Espírito Santo by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Espírito Santo are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Espírito Santo?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Espírito Santo?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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