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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Praia do Espelho

Trancoso, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 48 2026
Praia do Espelho

A long beach of white sand with calm, clear, warm water, coral reefs and natural pools at low tide, backed by reddish cliffs, coconut palms and shade trees. Visitors arrive by car, van or tour along a rough dirt road from Trancoso, then descend a staircase.

Highlights

  • White sand and reddish cliffs
  • Low-tide natural pools among reefs
  • Pierced rock photo spot

Good to know

  • Dirt road from Trancoso, bad after rain
  • Parking R$40–50 with toilets and showers
  • Beach bars charge high minimum spends

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