Praia da Viração, Beach on Isle of the Friars, Salvador, Brazil.
Praia da Viração sits along the northern edge of Isle of the Friars with a wide sandy beach and calm shallow waters for swimming. Native forest grows right up to the shore, creating a natural boundary between the sand and the inland vegetation.
A 17th-century church called Our Lady of Guadalupe stands on the hillside above, with an old cemetery nearby. These structures show that this island has been a significant place for residents and visitors for hundreds of years.
Restaurants here serve fresh seafood caught by local fishermen, showing how this coast has always depended on the ocean. You can see how daily life still revolves around fishing traditions and the sea.
Reaching this beach requires taking a boat from Salvador or the nearby town of Madre de Deus. The Nautical Center of Bahia can help you arrange transport and provide information about the journey.
This beach holds a Blue Flag certification, meaning it meets high environmental and safety standards set by an international program. A small permanent community of about 50 people lives here year-round and maintains the place.
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