Praia do Saquinho, Small coastal beach in southern Santa Catarina Island, Brazil.
Praia do Saquinho is a small beach on the southern coast of Santa Catarina Island, bordered by rock formations that create a natural cove. The water takes on a turquoise hue in clear weather, and the sand is light and fine.
The cove was named by Azorean settlers who used the term 'saquinho' to describe sheltered coastal areas with calm waters. This naming reflects the early residents' understanding of the local coastal conditions.
The beach area maintains traditional Brazilian coastal practices, with local fishermen utilizing the rocky shores for their daily catch activities.
Access requires hiking a steep trail that begins from Praia da Solidão and demands reasonable fitness. Visitors should bring water and food, as few facilities exist at the site.
The area was once a thriving village of roughly 170 people but is now nearly deserted with only a handful of permanent residents remaining. Abandoned structures scattered around testify to a very different past.
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