What is the water and sand quality of the Calhau Beach?

The coastline of Calhau Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Calhau Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Calhau Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Calhau Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Calhau Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Calhau Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Calhau Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Calhau Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Calhau Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Calhau Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Calhau Beach?

Calhau Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Calhau Beach?

The bar is located right on the Calhau Beach.

How far is the Calhau Beach from parking?

The Calhau Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Calhau Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Calhau Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia do Caolho located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Calhau Beach (Maranhao) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Calhau Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Calhau Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Calhau Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Calhau Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Calhau Beach and the settlement

Calhau Beach

Praia do Calhau

Pimenta, Brazil

8.5

#1 out of 30 in Maranhão 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Sao Luis • 7.5 km

Map of beach

Park Do Itapiracó Reserve (South Wing)

5.7km

Restaurant Kadu Festas - Parque e Buffet

7.2 - Good 5.4km

Restaurant Bar Teatro Dom Calamar

8.2 - Very good 5.9km

Restaurant Restaurante El Shaday

6.5km

Restaurant Sandubas

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Café e Poesia

7.4 - Good 6.6km

Cafe Café e Prosa

5.4 - Tolerable 6.7km

Cafe Massa Artesanal da candinha

10 - Exceptional 6.7km

Restaurant Cachaçaria Tapuias

8.6 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant La Pizzeria

8.2 - Very good 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Caolho

50m

Tourist Attraction Praça Iemanjá

70m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Meio

260m

Tourist Attraction Beach Araçagy

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia de olho de porco- Paço do Lumiar

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Sede do Boi da Lua

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Catedral Metropolitana - Nossa Senhora da Vitória

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Amusement Park Valparaíso Adventure Park

7.1km

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About

Calhau Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 30 beaches in the Maranhão region 7.5 km away from its center, the city of Сан-Луис. It is one of the beaches of Sao Luis settlement, just 7.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

Sao Luis • 7.5 km

Map of beach

Park Do Itapiracó Reserve (South Wing)

5.7km

Restaurant Kadu Festas - Parque e Buffet

7.2 - Good 5.4km

Restaurant Bar Teatro Dom Calamar

8.2 - Very good 5.9km

Restaurant Restaurante El Shaday

6.5km

Restaurant Sandubas

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Café e Poesia

7.4 - Good 6.6km

Cafe Café e Prosa

5.4 - Tolerable 6.7km

Cafe Massa Artesanal da candinha

10 - Exceptional 6.7km

Restaurant Cachaçaria Tapuias

8.6 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant La Pizzeria

8.2 - Very good 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Caolho

50m

Tourist Attraction Praça Iemanjá

70m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Meio

260m

Tourist Attraction Beach Araçagy

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia de olho de porco- Paço do Lumiar

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Sede do Boi da Lua

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Catedral Metropolitana - Nossa Senhora da Vitória

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Amusement Park Valparaíso Adventure Park

7.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

910m 12 min walk

Caolho Beach Praia do Caolho

7.3 Good

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Olho Dagua Beach Praia Do Olho Dagua

7.6 Very good

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San Marcos Beach Praia Litoranea

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Meio Beach Praia Do Meio

8.4 Very good

5.9km

Aracagy Beach Praia do Araçagy

8.4 Very good

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Sol Beach Praia do Sol

8.1 Very good

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Beach Mangue Seco Praia do Mangue Seco

7.7 Very good

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Guia Beach Praia da Guia

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Sao Luis • 7.5km

Main locality of province

Sao Luis • 7.5km

Transport

Airport

SLZ • 11.5km

Bus Station

Expresso Guanabara Televendas Terminal Rodoviário • 6.7km

Train Station

Estação de Passageiros São Luís • 13.2km

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Calhau Beach

Praia do Calhau

Pimenta, Brazil

Park Do Itapiracó Reserve (South Wing)

Restaurant Kadu Festas - Parque e Buffet

Restaurant Bar Teatro Dom Calamar

Restaurant Restaurante El Shaday

Restaurant Sandubas

Cafe Café e Poesia

Cafe Café e Prosa

Cafe Massa Artesanal da candinha

Restaurant Cachaçaria Tapuias

Restaurant La Pizzeria

Tourist Attraction Praia do Caolho

Tourist Attraction Praça Iemanjá

Tourist Attraction Praia do Meio

Tourist Attraction Beach Araçagy

Tourist Attraction Praia de olho de porco- Paço do Lumiar

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Tourist Attraction Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão

Tourist Attraction Sede do Boi da Lua

Tourist Attraction Catedral Metropolitana - Nossa Senhora da Vitória

Amusement Park Valparaíso Adventure Park

About

Sao Luis, Maranhão,

Park Do Itapiracó Reserve (South Wing)

Restaurant Kadu Festas - Parque e Buffet

Restaurant Bar Teatro Dom Calamar

Restaurant Restaurante El Shaday

Restaurant Sandubas

Cafe Café e Poesia

Cafe Café e Prosa

Cafe Massa Artesanal da candinha

Restaurant Cachaçaria Tapuias

Restaurant La Pizzeria

Tourist Attraction Praia do Caolho

Tourist Attraction Praça Iemanjá

Tourist Attraction Praia do Meio

Tourist Attraction Beach Araçagy

Tourist Attraction Praia de olho de porco- Paço do Lumiar

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Tourist Attraction Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão

Tourist Attraction Sede do Boi da Lua

Tourist Attraction Catedral Metropolitana - Nossa Senhora da Vitória

Amusement Park Valparaíso Adventure Park

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Sao Luis • 7.5km

Sao Luis • 7.5km

Transport

SLZ • 11.5km

Expresso Guanabara Televendas Terminal Rodoviário • 6.7km

Estação de Passageiros São Luís • 13.2km

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

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