About Patos lagoon

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Patos lagoon can be attributed to this.

Some general information about Patos lagoon. It is located in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), total area - 10100 km², the maximum depth is 7 meters.

The coast of Patos lagoon is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!

There are predominantly sandy beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Patos lagoon is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation and travelers - explorers. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Patos lagoon - Laranjal Beach, Balneario Lagoa Dos Patos Beach, Praia do Areal, Praia da Barrinha, Praia de Arambare

The coastline of Patos lagoon is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

Secluded beach areas, usually popular with lovers of a relaxing holiday, are quite rare. So if you are looking for this type of beach it is recommended to use the filter below.

Patos lagoon Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Praia do Pimenta

Tekoa Pindo Miri (Aldeia Indigena Guarani) 16.9 km
Tolerable
5.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • No parking
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Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Patos lagoon is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 13. Check selection.

The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Patos lagoon has the following features:

  • most beaches are sandy;
  • 23 beaches on Patos lagoon, have a very smoothly enter to the water, but there are exceptions;
  • 13 beaches on the coast has medium level of transparency;
  • in most cases the cleanliness on Patos lagoon coast is high;