About Congonhal

Congonhal town is located in Minas Gerais Brazil, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Congonhal

view the highest rated beaches in area

Senior friendly
Excellent
9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Santiago Beach

Santiago 0.2 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.6 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.8 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Congonhal are Tenorio Beach, Grande Beach, Calhetas Beach.

Family beach lovers will also be able to find a place to their liking here, as there are approximately 29 places in Congonhal that are convenient for comfortable rest with children. Beaches for young tourists usually have relatively easy access, the beach surface is suitable for delicate children's feet, and of course, a gradual entry into the water without sudden drops. There is something for everyone to choose from, and we are sure you will find a beach to your liking!

Some of the beaches in the area are quite remote from the roads. So, if you are a hiker, you will definitely appreciate this place. But if you are new to hiking, we recommend that you study the details of access from descriptions and user reviews to understand if this is feasible for you. As a reward, you will get to experience a wild beach with untouched nature.

Travelers with pets often face difficulties during their holidays, as there is often not enough information about pet-friendly beaches. The absence of special permission signs and the lack of up-to-date information on relevant resources are frequent problems. To solve this need, we are developing a special "Pet Friendly" filter and try to keep the information up to date. According to our records, there are about 18 approved pet-friendly beaches in Congonhal

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Congonhal, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

98 out of 205 beaches in Congonhal are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 50 beaches in Congonhal have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Congonhal is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 46 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Congonhal's beaches

Itagua Beach
10 Sandro Elias Silva

Just ok

Brava do Camburi Beach
10 Landon Rivera

Great!

Praia Do Pereque
10 Alexandros Papadopoulos

Top!

Itaoca Beach
10 Lorenzo Marini

This place is absolutely stunning! The natural beauty here is well-preserved and vibrant. You'll also find a few traditional caiçara houses in the area.

Praia do Barreiros
10 Kieran Zeph

Top

Santiago Beach
10 Léo Silva

This is an amazing spot for swimming, surfing, and exploring the rocks.

The warmest month during the year in this area is January, with the air temperature rising up to 27°C and the water temperature up to 27.7°C. The coldest month is July, with the air temperature dropping down to 21.8°C and the water temperature down to 22.5°C.