MORRO DO MEIO
The highest point on the east coast
Location:Nova Brasília
Difficulty:Moderate
Duration:40 min trail
ABOUT
Morro do Meio is the highest hill on the east coast (Mar de Dentro) of Ilha do Mel, at 94m altitude. Located in the Saco do Limoeiro region, it offers a panoramic view of the calm bay and the oyster farming communities of Ponta Oeste. The trail passes through dense Atlantic Forest and is less frequented than the one to the Farol, ensuring more tranquility.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
- •Highest altitude on the east coast (94m)
- •View of Saco do Limoeiro and Mar de Dentro
- •Oyster farming observation at Ponta Oeste
- •Trail through preserved Atlantic Forest
- •Low traffic — intimate experience
💡 TIPS
- •Trail is not marked — recommended to go with a guide
- •Bring repellent — mosquitoes in the forest section
- •Combine with a boat tour through Baía dos Golfinhos
- •Best in the morning (less cloudy)
INFORMATION
VillageNova Brasília
DifficultyModerate
Duration40 min trail
