Gonzaguinha beach, Beach in São Vicente, Brazil

Praia do Gonzaguinha is an 800-metre beach in São Vicente, set in a calm bay between the Marco Padrão and Praia dos Milionários. Its promenade has thatched-roof kiosks, wooden decks and benches, green areas, bars, restaurants and shops, plus a private pier offering daily boat trips around the bay and nearby islands.

The beach is located in São Vicente, which was founded in 1532 by Martim Afonso de Souza as Brazil's first Portuguese settlement. This shoreline represents an important part of the country's colonial beginnings.

Every year the beach hosts the Encenação da Chegada de Martim Afonso de Sousa, a reenactment of the colonizer's 1532 arrival staged by the municipality. Beside it, Praça Ipupiara holds exhibitions, shows and craft sales on some occasions, and the Biquinha de Anchieta square has kiosks built to sell sweets.

The beach gets busy during good weather, so arriving early in the day helps you find a good spot and avoid crowds. Public transportation connections make it easy to reach from nearby cities.

The protected bay creates excellent conditions for water sports like sailing, jet skiing, and windsurfing that remain possible nearly year-round. This natural shelter makes the beach a preferred destination for those seeking active water pursuits.