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About Maranhão

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Maranhão 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!

Maranhão Best beaches

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Olho Dagua Beach
Olho Dagua Beach
Olho Dagua Beach
Praia Do Olho Dagua

Olho Dagua Beach

Sao Luis 9.8 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Maranhão beaches

Fine sand
Fine sand
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Surfing
Surfing
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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 30 beaches in the state.

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

Quitest and lonely beaches in Maranhão

San Marcos Beach
Praia Litoranea

San Marcos Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Sao Luis 4.6 km
Cabure Beach
Praia De Cabure

Cabure Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Cabure 0.3 km
Panaquatira Beach
Praia do Panaquatira

Panaquatira Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Ponta do Itapari 1.4 km
Sol Beach
Praia do Sol

Sol Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Sao Luis 4.1 km
Jucatuba Beach
Praia de Jucatuba

Jucatuba Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Sao Jose de Ribamar 7.9 km
Barra Beach, Tutoia MA
Praia da Barra

Barra Beach, Tutoia MA
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Tutoia 1.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Maranhão

Calhau Beach
Praia do Calhau

Calhau Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Sao Luis 7.5 km
Banho Beach
Praia de Banho

Banho Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Sao Jose de Ribamar 0.2 km
Barro Vermelho Beach
Praia do Barro Vermelho

Barro Vermelho Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Cabure 13.5 km
Mamuna Beach
Praia de Mamuna

Mamuna Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Mamuna 1.7 km
Ponta Verde Beach
Praia de Ponta Verde

Ponta Verde Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Ponta verde 0.9 km
Viagem Beach
Praia de Boa Viagem

Viagem Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Brazil, Sao Jose de Ribamar 4.6 km
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Long beaches in Maranhão

Aracagy Beach
Praia do Araçagy

Aracagy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Brazil, Paco do Lumiar 8.6 km
Meio Beach
Praia Do Meio

Meio Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Brazil, Paco do Lumiar 8.8 km
Araoca Beach
Praia de Araoca

Araoca Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Brazil, Puca 3.3 km
Beach Mangue Seco
Praia do Mangue Seco

Beach Mangue Seco
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Raposa 4.8 km
Caura Beach
Praia do Caura

Caura Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Ponta Vermelha 1.4 km
Love Beach
Praia do Amor

Love Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Brazil, Seriema 4.2 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Maranhão

Leste Beach
Praia do Leste

Leste Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Sao Jose de Ribamar 11 km
Itapetiua Beach
Praia de Itapetiua

Itapetiua Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Raposa 3.9 km
Caolho Beach
Praia do Caolho

Caolho Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Sao Luis 8.2 km
Catatiua Beach
Praia do Catatiua

Catatiua Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Brazil, Sao Miguel 11.3 km
Guia Beach
Praia da Guia

Guia Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Sao Luis 3.8 km
Acampamento Guai Beach
Acampamento Guai Praia

Acampamento Guai Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Sao Miguel 11.8 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Maranhão

Santa Clara Beach
Praia De Santa Clara

Santa Clara Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Lagoa do Cedrinho 3.8 km
Pucal Beach
Praia do Pucal

Pucal Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Brazil, Raposa 2.2 km
Sacoita Beach
Praia de Sacoita

Sacoita Beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Pericaua 5.6 km
Mangunca Beach
Praia de Mangunca

Mangunca Beach
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Mangunca 1.9 km
Cacacueira Beach
Praia de Cacacueira

Cacacueira Beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Brazil, Cacacueira 2.2 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Maranhão, 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 30 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 25 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 Maranhão is less than 500 meters. 23 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 5 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Maranhão however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Maranhão's beaches

Olho Dagua Beach
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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 Maranhão? In total there are 30 beaches and the most popular is Calhau Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Maranhão

Olho Dagua Beach
Praia Do Olho Dagua

Olho Dagua Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Sao Luis 9.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Maranhão?

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

There are 30 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Maranhão?

Most of the beaches located in Maranhão 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.).

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

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Maranhão?

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