7 Quiet Beaches to Escape the Crowds on the South Coast
Golden sands, calm waters, and preserved coves between Guarapari, Anchieta, and Marataízes for travelers seeking peace and nature.
List · Summer · March 22, 2026 · 7 min read
While popular city beaches buzz during sunny peak months, Espírito Santo's south coast holds pristine treasures virtually untouched by mass tourism: emerald coves, tide pools, and dramatic coastal cliffs.
Here are 7 secluded beaches where you can relax to the sound of gentle waves and unwind under lush native shade.
1. Praia dos Padres (Guarapari)
Tucked away behind a wooded trail and wooden staircase between Bacutia and Enseada Azul, Praia dos Padres is a true hidden jewel with emerald waters and zero loud beach clubs.
2. Iriri - Praia da Costa Azul (Anchieta)
Known as the 'Capixaba Caribbean', Costa Azul boasts calm, warm, turquoise waters ideal for stand-up paddleboarding and seaside relaxation.
Scenic coastal cliffs and protected bays of southern Espírito Santo. Vitor Jubini · Setur-ES3. Castelhanos Beach (Anchieta)
Fringed with shade from centuries-old almond trees and soft golden sand, low tide creates crystalline natural pools full of marine life.
4. Ubu Beach (Anchieta)
A peaceful fisherman's village with calm seas and rustic open-air seafood restaurants.
5. Bacutia Beach (Guarapari)
Crystal-clear Mediterranean-like waters perfect for morning swims and admiring marine life.
6. Gambá Island (Piúma)
A peninsula offering panoramic coastal vistas, quiet snorkeling spots, and calm kayaking waters.
7. Marataízes Natural Cliffs
Soaring 30-meter reddish cliffs meeting the Atlantic in secluded, visually breathtaking wild beaches.
Espírito Santo's south coast proves you can still find cinematic, serene beaches along the Brazilian coast.
South Coast · Quiet Beaches · Guarapari · Anchieta · Marataízes · Summer