Make holiday accommodation in Praia Grande, Brazil your home away from home
Praia Grande is a municipality of Santos in the Brazilian state of Sao Paolo. It has three distinct areas, the coastal area with the beaches and ocean, the, neighbourhood or residential area, and the mountainous region of Samana meaning that a stay in self-catering accommodation in Praia Grande is a rich and varied experience.
Things to do in Praia Grande, Brazil
One of the best things about Praia Grande holiday accommodation is its proximity to some truly great surfing, particularly during the winter months. Praia Grande is an exposed beach break with reliable surf. Clean ground swells prevail with the ideal swell direction from the south east. Waves at the beach break both to the left and to the right. If surfing is not you thing there is plenty of beach where you can just to relax and enjoy. Praia Grande is a spa resort one of only 15 in the Sao Paolo state which means you can trust the bathing here.
Behind the coastal region of Praia Grande vacation accommodation is the State Park of Serra do Mar which contains the largest continuous area of Atlantic forest preserved in Brazil. The park is home to 373 species of bird, 111 species of mammal with 22 endangered species, particularly primates. There are numerous trails and the spectacular Paraibuna River within the park. In a different direction if you cross the Small Sea Bridge you’ll be in Sao Vicente which was the first Portuguese permanent settlement in the Americas with the first democratically elected city council established in 1532. Much of its history is still to be found along with some very good fish restaurants.
Places to visit on holiday in Praia Grande, Brazil
A little further a field from vacation accommodation in Praia Grande, but close enough for a great day out, is Sao Paolo, the largest city in Brazil. As well as some good shopping districts Sao Paolo has some great sightseeing opportunities, lots of very good restaurants and bars as well as a very lively nightlife.
Weather in Praia Grande, Brazil
Praia Grande holiday accommodation is in an area that enjoys a tropical climate with hot humid summers and dry, mild winters. The summer heat is tempered by the proximity of the ocean.
Cheap flights to Praia Grande, Brazil
If you’re flying to self-catering holiday accommodation in Praia Grande from the UK the most like airport is Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paolo. United, British Airways, Continental and a large number of other airlines fly from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (GTW), Manchester (MAN) and many other UK airports.
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