Prainha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Prainha Beach
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
Hermes Barcellos Public Park
Escape the beach crowds and enjoy an early morning or evening stroll around the lake of this municipal park located on the edge of downtown Arraial do Cabo.
Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Atalaia Viewpoint
Magnificent sea views and glorious sunsets reward those that hike, bike and drive to this hilltop lookout. Have your camera poised to snap postcard-worthy photos of incredible coastal landscapes.
Praia Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Forno Port
At the northern end of Dos Anjos Beach is a busy maritime port, fisherman’s marina and passenger ferry terminal that commands a picturesque setting overlooking a pretty city beach
Activities
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Our pick of the best Prainha Hotel Deals
Pousada Xerxes
"Nossa estadia foi muito boa! Observei alguns pontos que podem ser melhorados, como mais limpeza nos banheiros, e melhores condiçoes do colchão/cama box. Suas laterais estavam rasgadas, não causando boas impressões. No mais, tudo nos atendeu! Esperamos voltar assim que possível. Abraços e ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
"Good space"
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Pousada da Prainha
"Great staff. Kind. They try to make the best out of your stay."
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
"Very well located at the Orla Bardot with many restaurants and steps away from Rua das Pedras."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Green Hoteis
"Café da manhã ok, staff muito simpático, o ponto alto do hotel com certeza. O hotel fica um pouco distante da praia e de alguns pontos de interesse. Mas o ponto mais baixo pra mim foi a conservação do local, precisa de reparos, lençóis e fronhas encardidas, cheiro de mofo no quarto, corredores e ..."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prainha
Praia dos Anjos
While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Port and Forno Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arraial do Cabo Centro
While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.
Taio
If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.
Praia Grande
If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Window of Paradise are top sights worth seeing.
