A 3.5 km beach 15 km from Itacaré, with a waterfall that drops from the forest onto the sand, an intermediate-level beach break and a 1-hour trail to Patizeiro.
You hear the sea before you see it: waves breaking one after another, without pause, along a strip of sand that seems to have no end. Further on, between the forest and the beach, a thread of water falls from the leaves and ends right on the sand. Itacarezinho is 3.5 kilometers long, and it is this meeting of forest, small waterfall and open sea that defines the beach.
The slope or the road
The beach is 15 km south of Itacaré, along the BA-001. There are two ways to reach the sand. By car, the road goes all the way to the restaurant, which sits on private property. On foot, access is via the Trilha das 4 Praias.
Entry is free for pedestrians, and parking is paid: R$ 100 per car and R$ 20 per motorbike. If you'd rather not pay, you can walk down the slope on foot, a 15-minute trip. It's the option that makes the morning lighter on your wallet and longer on your legs.
Where the forest meets the sand
The waterfall is small and doesn't try to be more than it is. It drops from the forest straight onto the sand, and that alone is enough to give the beach a character of its own, with fresh water on one side and the sea on the other.
The sea is a big beach break, with waves that call for an intermediate level. It works with an east to northeast swell and at all tides, which makes it a reliable option for surfers. If you just want to get in the water, respect the size of the waves and choose your swimming spot carefully.
Day use, lounges and massage
Itacarezinho Restaurante & Lounge organizes part of the beach. There are 34 lounges, a bar, an ice cream shop, a massage space and a store. Reservations are required. The day use costs R$ 250, of which R$ 200 is credited toward food and drinks.
If you don't book, you still have the whole beach to yourself, since pedestrian entry is free. The difference lies in the organized shade, the chair and the table.
One hour to Patizeiro
From Itacarezinho itself, a 1-hour trail leads to Praia do Patizeiro, 22 km from the center of Itacaré. On the way in there is a lagoon formed by the Rio Tijuípe. It's an outing for those who enjoy walking and want to turn the beach into a starting point, not just a destination.
Who it's for
For intermediate-level surfers, who will find a big beach break there that is usable at all tides. For couples and groups who want to choose between the comfort of the lounge and the open beach, for free. For hikers who want to continue on to Patizeiro. It's not the best choice for those looking for a pool-calm sea or for beginners in the water: the big waves call for experience. If you don't want to spend on parking, you need to be willing to walk down and up the slope on foot.
Practical information
- Getting there: BA-001, 15 km south of Itacaré; by car along the road to the restaurant (private property) or on foot via the Trilha das 4 Praias.
- Slope on foot: 15-minute descent, a free alternative to parking.
- Length: 3.5 km of beach.
- Parking: R$ 100 per car and R$ 20 per motorbike; free entry for pedestrians.
- Facilities: restaurant with 34 lounges, bar, ice cream shop, massage space and store; reservations required.
- Day use: R$ 250, of which R$ 200 is credited toward consumption.
- Sea: big beach break, intermediate level, east to northeast swell, all tides.
- Trail: 1 hour to Praia do Patizeiro, with a lagoon formed by the Rio Tijuípe.
Before you go
- Getting there
- Access by car along the road to the restaurant (private property) or on foot via the Trilha das 4 Praias; free entry for pedestrians, paid parking. Wikipédia (en)
- Trail
- A 1-hour trail leads from Itacarezinho to Praia do Patizeiro (22 km from the center), with a lagoon formed by the Rio Tijuípe. Viciada em Viajar
- Distance
- 3.5 km long, 15 km south of Itacaré along the BA-001. Wikipédia (en)
- Price
- Day use at Itacarezinho Restaurante & Lounge at R$ 250 (R$ 200 credited toward consumption); parking R$ 100 per car and R$ 20 per motorbike; the free alternative is to walk down the slope (15 min). Viciada em Viajar
- Sea
- Big beach break, intermediate level, east to northeast swell, all tides. Surfguru
- Facilities
- Restaurant with 34 lounges, bar, ice cream shop, massage space and store; reservations required. itacare.com.br
- Good to know
- A small waterfall drops from the forest straight onto the sand. Wikipédia (en)
Practical info
- Address
- Praia de Itacarezinho - Itacaré, BA, 45530-000, Brasil
- Type
- beach
Location
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Praia de Itacarezinho?
The beach is 15 km south of Itacaré, along the BA-001. Access is by car along the road to the restaurant, on private property, or on foot via the Trilha das 4 Praias.
Is there a way to go without paying?
Yes. Entry is free for pedestrians, and walking down the slope takes about 15 minutes. Parking costs R$ 100 per car and R$ 20 per motorbike.
How much does the day use cost and do I need to book?
The day use at Itacarezinho Restaurante & Lounge costs R$ 250, of which R$ 200 is credited toward consumption. Reservations are required.
What is the sea like for surfing?
It's a big beach break, suited to intermediate level, that works with an east to northeast swell and at all tides.
Can I walk on to another beach?
Yes. A 1-hour trail leads from Itacarezinho to Praia do Patizeiro, with a lagoon formed by the Rio Tijuípe.
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