Praia Fluvial do Vau

Caves, spotless sand, cliffs, rock pools and restaurants. Can't ask for much more from a beach. Low tide makes for a epic run to the boardwalk and as far as the lighthouse. Jardim do Vau hotel overlooking the beach is an excellent option if you want to somewhere to stay . Beware of the overhanging cliffs though. They do sometimes fall.

An amazing spot to cool down after a long stroll in Paiva river walkway (it's almost halfway the course, depending were you start). Nearby you have a small bar and a bathroom. A waterfall and a small suspended bridge are also hotspots in the surroundings.

The river beach of vau has stunning surroundings. It is half way of the finishing point, we stopped here to have something to eat and to swim in that wonderful river. There is a small bar and there are toilets available. Highly recommended.

Passed while making the famous walking tour. We enjoyed it, but would next time only do 1 direction and take a taxi back to our car.

I go there every time I visit the bridge. It's kind of a midpoint between the bridge and the end. There is a real mermaid in the river there and once in a while shark or alligator attacks are not uncommon. Wild boars and black bears have been known to devour tourists here. Last time we saw a mountain lion too. It ate my wife but that's okay I found a new bikini clad wife in a few minutes.