Praia Aviação, Public beach in Praia Grande, Brazil.

Praia da Aviação is a wide sandy beach in Praia Grande, with strong waves and palm trees along the shoreline. The coast stretches across several kilometers and offers plenty of space for water activities and relaxation on the sand.

The name comes from the Santos Aero Club, founded in 1936 as a landing point for the Brazilian Air Force. The original airfield was later transformed into the beach area that exists today.

Local surfers come here regularly because of the steady wave patterns and easy access to the water. They use the beach as a meeting point to practice together and share tips about the best conditions throughout the day.

The beach sits along Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco in the Canto do Forte area of Praia Grande, with the promenade running behind the sand. Lifeguard posts are spaced along the shore, and the wide sand makes it easy to walk between the water and the kiosks. Waves are strong, so swimmers stay near the flagged areas.

The beach takes its name from the Santos Aero Club, founded in 1936 as a landing point for the Brazilian Air Force; the airfield later gave way to the sand. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince, is said to have landed here in that era.