Destination: Trancoso
If Arraial d’Ajuda is Porto Seguro’s charming neighbour, Trancoso is the classy one. At a safe distance from that whirlwind of activity that is Porto Seguro, Trancoso is an oasis of tranquillity where the well-off from the south of Brazil seek refuge. Worry not, you don’t need wealth to enjoy the beauty of Trancoso and its beaches.
WE LIKE THE MOST: the tranquillity of the place, the beauty of its beaches, the Quadrado (main square)
WE LIKE THE LEAST: expensive prices, the elitist character of Trancoso
HOW TO GET THERE: from Arraial d’Ajuda there is an asphalt road that goes to Trancoso. You can get there driving a rented car or using the regular bus (less than R$10).
CAREFUL WITH: unfriendly prices, the high season
FAVOURITE SPOTS: the Coqueiros beach, the Quadrado
PIECE OF ADVICE:
- if you have the chance to stay and sleep in Trancoso, you will enjoy the little village in a different way: you will have the entire place for yourself; most tourists arrive in the morning and return to Arraial or Porto Seguro at the end of the day
ACCOMMODATION: complete listing of Hotels and pousadas in Trancoso
LINKS: Trancoso en Bahia.com.br, Trancoso Bahia.com.br
WEATHER FORECAST: The weather in Trancoso (Porto Seguro) for the next 10 days
GOOGLE MAPS: Trancoso
PHOTOS: Trancoso
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This post has 5 comments
February 19th, 2010
What is the name of the naturist (nudist) beach at Trancoso?
February 20th, 2010
Pedra Grande. As you reach the sea from the village of Trancoso, turn south (right); it’s a 20-minute walk to the beach. Naturism is allowed at the beach but it is not a naturist beach as such.
March 22nd, 2010
Richard, the nudist beach is a forty minute walk south of trancoso village – i think it’s called itaquena, just after itapororoca beach ……….. there is also a section between rio verde and club med ( 20mins north of trancoso)…………..
pedra grande is north of trancoso (10 mins) and i think taking your clothes off will result in dirty looks !!!!!!
April 22nd, 2010
True, the section between Rio Verde and Club Med has no more naturism because of the daily cvc excursions to see the turtles at the rocky point just under the terravista golfclub. You can see turtles here but you have to go early in the morning!
At Itaquena there is still some practice of naturism, Itaquena has also the best surfing point of the region, the best breaks are between the rocks at the left side.
For people who want to walk to Arraial d’Ajuda, make sure to do at low tide because otherwise you can’t pass the rocky point when you return!
May 10th, 2010
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