Boca da Barra
Right in front of Velha Boipeba village, where the Rio do Inferno meets the sea. The beach with most facilities and beach shacks; small pools at low tide and sunsets over the river.
Access: Walk from the village
BEACHES · NATURAL POOLS
Boipeba's beaches
Some 20 km of coast between palm groves, reefs and mangroves — and hardly any crowds.
From the village heading south
Beaches are listed in the order you meet them leaving Velha Boipeba along the east coast. The natural pools only appear at low tide.
Outeiro and Pedrinhas
Short stretches between Boca da Barra and Tassimirim, along the walk on the sand.
Access: On foot
Tassimirim
Coconut palms, almond trees and calm water. Natural pools right by the shore at low tide — great for snorkelling without a boat and for families with children.
Access: 20–30 min walk from the village
Cueira
Separated from Tassimirim by rocks; according to a local guide, the only beach on the island with some waves. Known for seafood shacks.
Access: ~30–40 min walk
Moreré
The postcard view: a calm bay ringed by reefs, with the island's most popular natural pools.
Access: Boat, tractor/quad bike inland, or a walk (careful crossing the Oriti river — low tide only, wear shoes)
Moreré natural pools
Form over the reefs at low tide off Moreré; reached by boat. The lower the tide (around 0.0–0.2 m), the better.
Access: Boat from Moreré or on the round-the-island tour
Bainema
Long and almost deserted, backed by palms and forest. Natural pools at the point are good for snorkelling; some call it the island's most beautiful beach.
Access: Boat, quad bike or a long walk
Ponta dos Castelhanos
Nearly deserted, with palms, mangroves and reef pools. The remains attributed to the Spanish ship Madre de Dios, wrecked in the 16th century, lie here.
Access: Boat or quad bike
Praia das Amendoeiras
About 2 km continuing from Castelhanos towards Cova da Onça; formerly counted as part of Castelhanos.
Access: Boat or quad bike
Cova da Onça (São Sebastião)
At the southern tip, by the fishing village of São Sebastião. More a village than a swimming beach.
Access: Boat or inland trail (local guide recommended)
Respect the reefs: don't stand on coral, don't feed the fish, and take your rubbish back with you.
Sources for this page
- Bahia Terra/Boipebatur — Praias de Boipeba
- Bahia Terra/Boipebatur — Mergulho em Boipeba
- Esse Mundo é Nosso — Piscinas naturais de Boipeba
- Boipeba.tur.br — Passeios
- TripMundão — Guia completo de Boipeba
- Viaje na Viagem — Miniguia de Boipeba
Prices and timetables are reference values, dated as in the source. Always check with the operator before you travel. Updated 11 October 2026.