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The last town along the Costa das Baleias is Nova Viçosa, where there are seven beautiful beaches and the island of Coroa Vermelha – great for snorkelling.
Two of the beaches in Nova Viçosa – Pau Fincado and Lugar Comum – are very popular, especially with beach volleyball players. The last two beaches – Sabacuí and Costa do Atlântico – are somewhat deserted and excellent for fishing for sea bass and prawns. In Costa do Atlântico, there is a small fishing village.
About two hours by boat from Nova Viçosa, there are coral reefs in the sea that are perfect for snorkelling.
A little to the north is Ilha da Coroa Vermelha, a deserted island with spectacular underwater views. This area in the sea is on the way to the Abrolhos Marine Park.
The city is considered the gateway to the Abrolhos Archipelago, an unmissable region for those wishing to explore a variety of tourist attractions. In addition, Nova Viçosa is home to some of the best hotels and inns in the region, offering comfort and hospitality.
The first urban centre that gave rise to the city was founded in 1720 by the ‘captain of the conquests’ João Domingos Monteiro and was named Vila Viçosa.
The city’s history is remarkable and is reflected in every corner, especially in the historic houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, which preserve the essence and charm of times gone by.
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Nova Viçosa’s tourist attractions
1. Historical Heritage
1.1. Mother Church of Our Lady of the Conception
The building’s programme consists of a nave, chancel, tower with external access and a pyramidal end. There is a small sacristy next to the Epistle.
The main body, corresponding to the nave, is lined with a central door and three windows at the level of the choir, all with arched lintels.
A jagged pediment crowns the main body.
The tower has an access door, surmounted by a window at the level of the choir and bell tower, all with full arches.
- Date of creation: Late 18th century
- Owner: Diocese
1.2. Town Hall and Jail
A two-storey building with a rectangular floor plan. The frontispiece, framed by cornerstones and cornices, is topped by a triangular pediment with the coat of arms of the Republic in the centre.
On the ground floor, there is a door with a depressed arched lintel, flanked by two windows with iron grilles. On the upper floor, five windows with full arches complete the façade.
- Date of creation: Late 18th century
- Maintained by the Municipal Tourist Office
1.3. Railway Station
A rectangular building made up of two juxtaposed bodies. The ground floor was used as a warehouse, while the upper floor housed the administration and passenger lounge. It has French tiled roofs with lambrequins and a boarding platform covered by a zinc roof.
On the ground floor, the sobrado has a door flanked by two windows, while the upper floor has three windows, with a central pediment decorated by a small lobed oculus.
- Date built: 1897
- Owner: Nova Viçosa Town Hall
1.4. Sobrado do Porto
Historic building with a rectangular floor plan. The main façade has a door and two windows on the ground floor and four windows on the upper floor, all with arched surrounds and lintels. The front hall is lit by two side windows.
- Date built: Late 18th century
- Maintainers: Heirs of Tula Chaves Pereira
2. Beaches of Nova Viçosa
2.1. Pau Fincado Beach
Straight beach with weak waves and thick, yellowish sand. Busy, it has snack stalls and offers infrastructure with inns and campsites.
The name derives from a tree brought in by the sea that was ‘planted’ in a little square by the town hall.
2.2. Common Place Beach
An urban beach with golden sand, coconut palms and warm, calm waters. It’s a popular spot in summer, especially for the ‘Iuar’ (moonlight party).
2.3. Barra Beach
With turbid waters due to its proximity to the mouth of the Peruípe River. The beach is quiet and in front of it is Cassumba Island.
2.4. Sabacuí Beach
A long cove with gentle waves and coarse sand, ideal for fishing for sea bass and prawns. It has a choice of inns, restaurants and campsites.
2.5. Costa do Atlântico Beach
A fishing village with a beach with strong waves and warm waters. The sand is thick and golden, surrounded by undergrowth and coconut palms. It is famous for its sea bass and prawn fishing.
2.6. Pontal Beach
Urban beach with white, beaten sand. At low tide, small lagoons form on the sand banks. The atmosphere is rustic, with coconut trees and pitangueiras.
3. Other Attractions
3.1. Cassumba Island
The most diverse island in the region, with mangrove, cerrado, restinga and Atlantic Rainforest features along its 24 kilometre length.
It is supplied by a tangle of rivers and is inhabited by several families. It is a starting point for Barra Velha and Pontal do Catoeiro.
3.2. Reefs and Coroa Vermelha Island
Sandbanks form small beaches in the open sea, ideal for snorkelling and observing wildlife. It has a lighthouse and impressive underwater landscapes. It can be reached by boat in about 2 hours from Nova Viçosa.
3.3. Barra Velha on Cassumba Island
A deserted beach with fine yellow sand, ideal for those seeking tranquillity. In some stretches, nudism is practised.
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