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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Praia do Farol

Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 10 2026

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Praia do Farol

A beach of fine white sand and clear turquoise water on Farol Island, inside a Navy-controlled reserve with a mountain behind it. Visitors arrive only on authorised boat tours from Arraial do Cabo's port and stay about 30 to 45 minutes.

Highlights

  • Fine white powdery sand
  • Clear turquoise water
  • Fish and sea turtles

Good to know

  • Boat tours only, around R$60 to R$150
  • No bags, food or items that become trash
  • No shade, stalls or services; often crowded

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