AT A GLANCE
Why go?
Praia Grande lives up to its name — this São Paulo coast city stretches along a continuous 22.5-kilometer ribbon of sand, divided into a dozen beach neighborhoods that shift from bustling high-rise stretches to quiet family shores. Just 70 kilometers from Brazil's largest city, it is the definitive weekend escape for paulistanos craving salt air, seafood, and space to spread out.↗↗
The fully revitalized waterfront promenade links every beach with a protected bike lane, modern kiosks, themed children's playgrounds, and shaded gardens. Whether you want to surf, fish, cycle the entire coastline, or simply eat grilled shrimp at a boardwalk stall while watching the Atlantic roll in, Praia Grande delivers with an energy that is very much its own.↗↗
The Beasts of the Boardwalk
Praia Grande's beaches all share one DNA — wide, open-ocean sand facing the Atlantic with no natural barriers — but each neighborhood has its own character. Moving from the northeast corner toward the quiet southern tip, the city transitions from high-rise density to a laid-back, almost rural feel.