Praia do Saco is widely known for its crystal clear waters, white sand dunes and coconut palms that create a truly stunning setting.
The location
Located at the southern tip of Sergipe, near the border with Bahia, Praia do Saco is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Also known as Boa Viagem Beach, it is located in the municipality of Estância, 68 kilometres from the capital, Aracaju.
Beach Features
With a small bay of 5 km, Praia do Saco has all the ingredients for a perfect, movie-worthy setting: soft white sand, calm, crystal clear sea, an abundance of coconut palms and rock formations that add to the scenery.
Video of Praia do Saco
Praia do Saco em Sergipe04:13
Mangue Seco e Praia do Saco03:18
Lagoa dos Tambaquis em Sergipe03:25
PRAIA DO SACO - Imagens aéreas03:07
Beach area
The beach is divided into two parts and during the week in the low season both are usually almost deserted.
On weekends and public holidays, the first part of the beach, on the left, is more crowded because of the tourist infrastructure.
Rustic kiosks run by locals offer typical dishes and delicious portions.
Quiet in the second part
For those seeking more tranquillity, the second part of the beach is the ideal choice. With only one kiosk, this area is more secluded and peaceful.
In addition to the impressive natural landscapes, there is a chapel built in 1938, which is unfortunately closed.
This chapel used to house the images of Our Lady of the Good Voyage and Jesus of the Good Voyage, the patron saints of the town, which were removed by the local bishop for fear of the sea overtaking the place.
Mangue Seco and its beauties
On the horizon you can see Mangue Seco, the last beach in the north of the state of Bahia. The beauty of this beach was immortalised in 1989 in the soap opera “Tieta”, an adaptation of the novel “Tieta do Agreste” by the famous Bahian writer Jorge Amado.
Speedboat Trips
From Praia do Saco you can take a speedboat to Mangue Seco. The first stop is Ilha da Sogra, a sandbank about 1 kilometre long that is only visible at low tide. The island is surrounded on one side by the River Real and on the other by the sea. The boat also passes the charming tip of Ilha do Saco.
Buggy rides
A ride through the dunes is the perfect way to end the day. The buggy ride takes an average of 40 minutes and covers all the dunes in the region, offering spectacular views.
Accommodation options
On the beach there are pousadas and several holiday homes. For those who choose to stay overnight in the region, it’s important to note that there are no nightlife options nearby. For visitors staying in Aracaju, several travel agencies offer the route.
Getting to the beach
The journey from Aracaju to the southern coast of Sergipe is worthwhile for the beautiful scenery along the way, including the new Joel Silveira Bridge over the Vaza-Barris River and the impressive sight of hundreds of coconut palms lining the road.
Tambaquis Lagoon
10km from Praia do Saco, also in the municipality of Estância, is the 20km long Praia de Abaís.
Unlike the neighbouring beach, the water is already rough, making it popular with surfers and kite surfers.
The main attraction of Praia de Abais is Lagoa Grande, also known as Lagoa dos Tambaquis and Lagoa Cristal. At nine kilometres long, it is the largest natural lagoon in Sergipe.
Located within a campsite, you can visit the lagoon and swim among the tambaquis, which can weigh up to 20kg.
Visitors can also feed them by placing food purchased on site in their mouths. In addition to these giant fish, there are about ten other species in the lagoon.
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