Praia Grande Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Praia Grande
Popular places to visit
Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Atalaia Viewpoint
Magnificent sea views and glorious sunsets reward those that hike, bike and drive to this hilltop lookout. Have your camera poised to snap postcard-worthy photos of incredible coastal landscapes.
Praia Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Prainha Beach
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
Forno Port
At the northern end of Dos Anjos Beach is a busy maritime port, fisherman’s marina and passenger ferry terminal that commands a picturesque setting overlooking a pretty city beach
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall
Use this administrative seat as a good starting point for exploring the attractions of the city away from its famous beaches.
Activities
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Our pick of the best Praia Grande Hotel Deals
Pousada e Restaurante Vista Turquesa
Sophia II Residence Inn
"Terrible experience from the start: for a full week before arriving, I messaged their WhatsApp, Instagram, website, and even called to change my dates — no response, no help, and Expedia also failed to accommodate me, leaving me with no choice but to go. When I arrived, reception didn’t even greet ..."
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Pousada Caminho do Sol
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
"Very well located at the Orla Bardot with many restaurants and steps away from Rua das Pedras."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
"We had a very mixed experience at Own Búzios. While the staff was initially very kind and the location is excellent conveniently across from a grocery store and easy to get around the room and maintenance issues were disappointing. We were first checked into a room with a shared bathroom despite ..."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel La Plage
"Hotel esta abandonado, cama desconfortavel, ar condicionado nao funciona, roupa de cama tinha marcas de maquiagem, tive que ir no shopping comprar fronha de travesseiro e toalhas, chuveiro ruim, cafe da manha e pessimo pior que ja vi, de pao dormido, frutas passadas, com suco de pozinho (nao e natural) ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Praia Grande
Prainha
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Prainha. You might want to make time for a stop at Prainha Beach or Hermes Barcellos Public Park.
Arraial do Cabo Centro
While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.
Praia dos Anjos
While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Port and Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Taio
If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.
