Praia de Naufragados
A wild beach and lighthouse at the island’s southernmost tip, reached by forest hike or boat, with the ruins of an old gun battery to explore.
Located within Tanboning State Park, the name means “the shipwrecked” and commemorates an Azorean immigrant ship wrecked here in 1753. It is about a 50-minute hike through the forest from the village of Caieira da Barra do Sul, or you can take a boat from Ribeirão. The beach is pristine and quiet. On the hillside to its north are a 19th-century lighthouse and the ruins of an old gun battery, with views of the mainland coast. There are no facilities, so bring plenty of supplies.
Opening hours
Daytime (hiking)
Nearby sights
- Pântano do Sul
- Lagoinha do Leste
- Lagoa do Peri
- Ribeirão da Ilha
- Ilha do Campeche
- Praia do Campeche
- Praia da Joaquina
- Praça XV de Novembro