Prainha Travel Guide
Arraial do Cabo
Popular places to visit
Prainha Beach
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
Hermes Barcellos Public Park
Escape the beach crowds and enjoy an early morning or evening stroll around the lake of this municipal park located on the edge of downtown Arraial do Cabo.
Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Atalaia Viewpoint
Magnificent sea views and glorious sunsets reward those that hike, bike and drive to this hilltop lookout. Have your camera poised to snap postcard-worthy photos of incredible coastal landscapes.
Praia Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Forno Port
At the northern end of Dos Anjos Beach is a busy maritime port, fisherman’s marina and passenger ferry terminal that commands a picturesque setting overlooking a pretty city beach
Things to do
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
Top hotels in Prainha
Pousada Xerxes
Nossa estadia foi muito boa! Observei alguns pontos que podem ser melhorados, como mais limpeza nos banheiros, e melhores condiçoes do colchão/cama box. Suas laterais estavam rasgadas, não causando boas impressões. No mais, tudo nos atendeu! Esperamos voltar assim que possível. Abraços e ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Good space
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Pousada da Prainha
Great staff. Kind. They try to make the best out of your stay.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Orlanova Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
We had a very mixed experience at Own Búzios. While the staff was initially very kind and the location is excellent conveniently across from a grocery store and easy to get around the room and maintenance issues were disappointing. We were first checked into a room with a shared bathroom despite ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prainha
Praia dos Anjos
While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Port and Forno Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arraial do Cabo Centro
While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.
Taio
If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.
Praia Grande
If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck are top sights worth seeing.
