Route

Start from the right-hand corner of Abraão beach (near the Che Lagarto hostel). The beginning has a very tiring climb, but afterward the physical effort becomes moderate to easy. At the Praia de Palmas the sea is usually very calm; it is a charming spot with shops. They accept cash and cards (I didn't see a PIX instant payment option; there is no internet). After Palmas, the trail gets easy, without much elevation gain, up to the Praia do Mangue (or Pouso), where there is a floating restaurant. There are also street vendors selling açaí and soda. This is the beach where you arrange the boat for the return trip. Keep going until you reach the Praia de Lopes Mendes, already on the open sea, which is very rough. If there are red flags, do not risk going into the water.