Cacha pregos, Beach in Vera Cruz, Bahia, Brazil

Cacha Pregos is a beach at the southern tip of Itaparica Island, in the municipality of Vera Cruz. It has white sand, with calm, deep water on one side and mangroves on the other; the water is dark from contact with the river and has a strong current. A coconut grove surrounds it, and the Ponta do Garcez, on the Jaguaripe mainland, is visible across the water.

The name comes from caixa (box) and pregos (nails), referring to the "clou" fish, not to a distant place. The expression "caixa prego", meaning a faraway spot, is instead linked to the beach's distance from Salvador, the state capital. The village sits at the southeastern tip of Itaparica Island, in the municipality of Vera Cruz, and serves as a summer resort for Salvador residents.

The name comes from caixa (crate) and pregos (nails), but refers to the "nail fish" found in these waters. In summer the beach serves as a resort for residents of Salvador, and boats leave from here for the Pantanal Baiano region. A fishing village stands nearby.

Access to the beach comes via BA-001 highway, which passes through several small towns before reaching this coastal destination. Plan ahead for travel conditions since the surrounding area is rural and roads can vary in quality.

The name Cacha-Prego is linked to the fish called "prego" (nail), and the phrase "caixa prego", meaning a far-off place, is said to refer to the distance from this beach to Salvador. Boats leave from here for the Pantanal Baiano, and a fishing village stands nearby.