First of the four beaches on the trail that leaves from Pituba: a coconut-palm cove about 1 km from the center, with sandy-bottom waves used by surf schools and a beach shack on the sand.
The trail is far too short to give you time to get ready. Between the end of Rua da Pituba and the sand, the paved path turns to dirt, the forest closes in for a few minutes, and then the sound of the waves takes over everything. Resende appears as a small cove ringed with coconut palms, a lawn at the back and foam arriving in regular lines. Anyone who sets out from the center on foot arrives with flip-flops still dry and the feeling of having gone much farther.
Ten minutes to the sand
The beach is about 1 km from the center of Itacaré. Access is on foot, along the trail that begins at the end of Rua da Pituba: a paved stretch and then a short, easy path through the forest, 5 to 10 minutes depending on where you start. It requires no physical preparation or special footwear.
The beach itself has no parking. Those who come by car find a spot on the main access road, the Caminho das Praias, and continue from there on foot.
Where surfing begins
The sea at Resende has medium-sized waves and a sandy bottom, a beginner-to-intermediate beach break. That is why surf schools usually bring students here for their first lessons. The waves are best with an east or southeast swell and a small tide.
At low tide, natural pools form among the rocks. Anyone who prefers to stay out of the waves can enjoy this calmer water. For swimming, pay attention to the currents: enter slowly and first observe where the surfers paddle out.
Lawn, coconut palms and a beach shack
The beach is small and the lawn among the coconut palms is part of it. It is where people play altinha and frescobol, and where yoga classes and capoeira circles take place. There is one rustic beach shack on the sand, with drinks, snacks and tapioca. There is no fresh-water tap, which makes it one of the few urban beaches in Itacaré without one. Bring water and an extra towel if you plan to stay.
Resende also opens the four-beach trail: Resende, Tiririca, Costa and Ribeira, all connected by paths through the forest. Those who want to continue start the route with the first beach already seen and their feet in the sand.
Who it's for
For those who want a beach without logistics: close to the center, easy to reach, with a beach shack at hand. It suits those just starting out in surfing, those who like a lawn and some sporting activity, and those who want to begin the four-beach trail. It is not the choice for anyone seeking absolute silence, nor for those expecting parking at the door or a fresh-water shower on the sand. Those with children should watch the sea closely because of the currents.
Visitor info
- Getting there: on foot, along the trail that begins at the end of Rua da Pituba; it can also be reached via the main access road, the Caminho das Praias.
- Trail: short and easy, 5 to 10 minutes on foot.
- Distance from the center: about 1 km; 10 minutes on foot.
- Sea: medium waves and sandy bottom; natural pools among the rocks at low tide.
- Best for surfing: east or southeast swell and a small tide.
- Facilities: beach shack on the sand with drinks, snacks and tapioca; no fresh-water tap; no parking at the beach.
- What to bring: water, sunscreen, a towel and cash for the beach shack.
- Safety: swim with attention to the currents.
Before you go
- Getting there
- On foot along the trail that begins at the end of Rua da Pituba (paved path and short trail).
- Close to the center; access on foot via a small trail leaving the main road (Caminho das Praias), where there is parking. itacare.com.br
- Trail
- Short, easy trail, 10 min on foot from Pituba
- Distance
- About 1 km from the center; 10 minutes on foot.
- Trail of about 5 minutes from the road, or access by car. Viciada em Viajar
- Sea
- Medium waves, sandy bottom; used by surf schools for beginners. Swim with attention to the currents.
- Forms natural pools among the rocks at low tide; has good waves for surfing. itacare.com.br
- Sandy-bottom beach break, beginner/intermediate level, best with an east/southeast swell and a small tide. Surfguru
- Facilities
- Beach shack on the sand with drinks and snacks; no parking (on foot only).
- Small rustic shacks with tapioca and drinks; it is one of the few urban beaches without a fresh-water tap. itacare.com.br
- Good to know
- Opens the famous "four-beach trail": Resende, Tiririca, Costa and Ribeira, all connected by paths through the forest.
- Small, surrounded by coconut palms, with a lawn; a spot for altinha, frescobol, yoga and capoeira. Prefeitura de Itacaré
Practical info
- Address
- Praia do Resende - Caminho das Praias - Itacaré, BA, Brasil
- Type
- beach
Location
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Praia do Resende?
On foot, along the trail that begins at the end of Rua da Pituba. The beach is about 1 km from the center, a 10-minute walk.
Is the trail difficult?
No. It is a paved stretch followed by a short, easy path, 5 to 10 minutes long.
Is Resende good for people just starting out in surfing?
Yes. The waves are medium-sized, the bottom is sandy and surf schools usually use the beach for beginners. It improves with an east or southeast swell and a small tide.
Are there facilities at the beach?
There is a beach shack on the sand with drinks, snacks and tapioca. There is no parking at the beach and no fresh-water tap.
What is the four-beach trail?
It is the route connecting Resende, Tiririca, Costa and Ribeira by paths through the forest. Resende is the first in the sequence.
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