Itajai Attractions

Beaches

Among the most popular beaches round Itajaí are the Praia dos Cabeáudas (6km/4mi from town center) and Amores (7km/4.3mi), both looking out on the open sea and separated from one another by rocks and hills.

Historical Museum

The Mueu Histórico of Itajaí, housed in the Palácio Marcos Konder, displays documents on the early history of the town and the settlement of the Itajaí valley.

Penha

25km/15.5mi north of Itajaí is the little coastal town of Penha (pop. 15,000), with a number of good beaches: Armação (6km/4mi from town center), a favorite with water-skiers, sailing enthusiasts and surfers, Paciància, Praia Grande and Praia Vermelha (with cliffs). Within easy reach of Armação are the Itacolomi lighthouse and the Ponta da Vigia. Boats can be hired to the islands of Feia and Itacolomi.

Porto Belo

Porto Belo, 52km/32mi south of Itajaí, have a more rugged coast and a promontory reaching out to sea, The best known beaches are the Praias de Bombas and Bombinhas, to the east of the town. To the south are the beaches of Zimbros (monazite sand) and Ponta de Zimbros.