Toque Toque Grande and Toque Toque Pequeno

Toque Toque Grande and Toque Toque Pequeno are two adjoining beaches along the São Sebastião coast with golden sand backed by forested mountains. The larger beach stretches about 800 meters while the smaller one extends in the opposite direction, each offering its own stretch of shoreline.

These beaches developed from traditional fishing communities that settled along the coast over generations, establishing themselves as part of São Sebastião's early development. Fishing has remained the foundation of life here since those early days.

Fishermen work on the beaches daily, selling their catch directly to visitors and locals, a practice that has shaped daily life here for generations. This trade remains visible in the early morning hours when boats return and the catch is prepared on the sand.

The beaches are accessible via the BR-101 highway, located about 22 kilometers south of São Sebastião's center, with parking available on residential streets nearby. Walking to the water is straightforward and the shoreline offers direct access for swimming or exploring.

Each beach has a small island offshore, and the island at Toque Toque Pequeno resembles a turtle shape when viewed from the mainland. This distinctive silhouette makes for a memorable detail many visitors notice from the sand.

Location: São Sebastião

GPS coordinates: -23.83250,-45.50970

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08