About this place
Located in the village of Santo Antônio in Santa Cruz Cabrália, Santo Antônio Beach, or Ponta de Santo Antônio, is an exclusive, usually deserted place of unique beauty, with very fine white sand close to the mouth of the Santo Antônio River. Couples often use the place to camp near the sea or isolate themselves from the rest of the world. There are only two simple kiosks, but their service and hospitality are excellent. This place is part of Rede Bem Bahia’s Regional Guide and helps visitors understand the natural, historical, cultural and scenic diversity of the Costa do Descobrimento. The experience changes according to the time of day, tide, weather, calendar and means of access. Plan your visit with travel, length of stay and current rules in mind, and confirm operational information before leaving.
Getting there
Follow BR-367 to Santa Cruz Cabrália, cross the João de Tiba River when the route requires it and continue along the coastal road. Confirm road conditions, ferry times and return transport.
Things to do
Walk along the sand, admire the scenery, swim when conditions are safe and observe the changes in color and terrain caused by the tide. Allow time to notice the details presented in the attraction description and take photographs responsibly.
Travel tips
Check the tide table, follow the signs and avoid entering the sea during strong waves or currents, or when local officials advise against it.
Practical planning
- Suggested duration
- 2 to 5 hours, or a full day
- Best time
- Morning and a suitable tide
- Costs
- Access is generally free; transport and services are charged
- Accessibility
- Varies according to sand, cliffs and access facilities
- Advance booking
- Useful for transport, guides or support facilities
- Seasonality
- Available year-round, subject to sea, rain and tide conditions
Approximate distances
- Porto Seguro airport
- approx. 30–48 km
- Porto Seguro town centre
- approx. 27–45 km
- Bus terminal
- approx. 30–48 km
- Coroa Vermelha
- approx. 12–30 km
- Mundaí
- approx. 21–39 km
- Arraial d’Ajuda
- approx. 39–57 km via ferry
Distances are estimates, not journey times. Confirm the route and any ferry crossings before departure.