Guarapari Attractions
Guarapari
54km/34mi south of Vitória is Guarapari, the largest bathing resort in Espírito Santo, famed for the monazite sand (containing thorium dioxide) of its beaches, which is used in the treatment of arthritis and other conditions. The town grew up round a small chapel dedicated to St Anne and a Jesuit mission founded in 1585 by Padre Anchieta.
Bus station
Praça Antìnio Jorge
54km/34mi south of Vitória is Guarapari, the largest bathing resort in Espírito Santo, famed for the monazite sand (containing thorium dioxide) of its beaches, which is used in the treatment of arthritis and other conditions. The town grew up round a small chapel dedicated to St Anne and a Jesuit mission founded in 1585 by Padre Anchieta.
Bus station
Praça Antìnio Jorge
Beaches
Beaches
Within the town are the beaches of Areia Preta (with monazite sand), Meio, Namorados, Virtudes and Praia das Castanheiras, which is famous for its Brazilian serenades (serestas). To the north of the town are the beaches (all offering good surfing) of Morro (4.5km/2.8mi), Tràs Praias (6km/4mi), Setiba (12.5km/7.8mi) and Setiba Pina (13.5km/8.4mi). To the south are Enseada Azul (7km/4.3mi), Guaibura, Bacutia, Padre and Meaipe (9km/5.6mi; cliffs).
Within the town are the beaches of Areia Preta (with monazite sand), Meio, Namorados, Virtudes and Praia das Castanheiras, which is famous for its Brazilian serenades (serestas). To the north of the town are the beaches (all offering good surfing) of Morro (4.5km/2.8mi), Tràs Praias (6km/4mi), Setiba (12.5km/7.8mi) and Setiba Pina (13.5km/8.4mi). To the south are Enseada Azul (7km/4.3mi), Guaibura, Bacutia, Padre and Meaipe (9km/5.6mi; cliffs).
Nossa Senhora da Conceição
N.S. da Conceição
The town's principal church, founded by Padre Anchieta, stands on the Morro da Matriz, a hill within the town. Close by is the 17th century church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
The town's principal church, founded by Padre Anchieta, stands on the Morro da Matriz, a hill within the town. Close by is the 17th century church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
