PRAIA DO MIGUEL
The most preserved beach on the island
Location:Encantadas
Difficulty:Moderate (trail)
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ABOUT
Praia do Miguel is considered by many the most beautiful beach on Ilha do Mel. Completely untouched, surrounded by preserved Atlantic Forest nature, with transparent water and fine white sand. There is no infrastructure whatsoever — it's just you and nature. Access is via a roughly 30-minute trail from Encantadas, passing Morro do Sabão. At low tide, you can skirt the rocks without climbing the hill. It's common to find the beach completely empty, even in high season.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
- •Completely untouched — zero infrastructure
- •Transparent water and white sand
- •Preserved Atlantic Forest nature
- •Almost always empty, even in high season
- •Many consider it the most beautiful on the island
💡 TIPS
- •Bring EVERYTHING: water, food, sunscreen, insect repellent
- •At low tide you can go around the rocks without climbing the hill
- •The trail over Morro do Sabão has the best view — the climb is worth it
- •Leave Encantadas early to make the most of the day
- •Don't leave trash — take everything back with you
LOCATION
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Acesso: 30 min trail from Encantadas (passing Morro do Sabão)
WEATHER FORECAST
Check the weather forecast for the Ilha do Mel region before visiting Praia do Miguel.
23°C
Água
9
km/h vento
Fortes
Ondas
INFORMATION
VillageEncantadas
DifficultyModerate (trail)
Best timeFull morning — it takes time to get there
Ideal tideLow tide for easier access
How to get there
NEAREST PIER
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