Looking for amazing resorts in the Peninsula de Marau? Peninsula de Marau is one of the rare places on the coast of Brazil which are still untouched. The peninsula is more than 40 km long and is full of deserted beaches, lakes, mangroves, natural swimming pools, waterfalls, rivers, forest and wild life. This is definitely an unique place in Brazil.
The white sand beaches, surrounded by the crystal clear water and by the long palm trees, make Marau the perfect destination at any time of the year. The corals are also a highlight, and anyone visiting the peninsula can’t miss snorkeling and diving in the region.
Its isolated location has guaranteed the local nature’s fully preservation. There are so many hidden beaches in Marau, that you will often feel like you are on a private island. Take a look at the Most Amazing Beaches in Brazil or on Pinterest here.
Peninsula de Marau Weather – When to Visit
The high season at Peninsula de Marau is from December to February, when the water visibility is perfect. And the busiest time is between Christmas and New Years. But, because of its good weather, the Peninsula de Marau is an ideal destination during the entire year. The tropical climate here has an average daily temperature of 82°F.
The Beaches of the Peninsula de Marau
Ponto do Muta Beach
Ponta do Muta Beach is the go-to spot to see the sunset on the Peninsula de Marau. There are some really cool bars here, with great music and a chill atmosphere to relax. Mingle here without a care in the world, except for a mutual desire to have fun and catch the perfect sunset!
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Algodoes Beach
Just below Saquaira sits beautiful Algodoes Beach. The beach here is more protected in its own bay, with wide, white sand beaches and natural pools at low tide. The neighborhood is charming without a lot of commerce, with an eclectic mix of Brazilians and foreigners with vacation homes… and many who came to stay!
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Cassange Beach
Cassange Beach is pristine and nearly uninhabited. Just behind the beach is the Lagoa do Cassange (Cassange Lake), a picturesque, fresh water playground perfect for paddling and enjoying the sunset. This part of the Marau Peninsula is for nature lovers, with few amenities.
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Saquaira Beach
Saquaira Beach is roughly the halfway point along the Marau Peninsula. It is the only real town that you’ll see along the dirt highway if you happen to be driving. Saquaira is small and charming town of mostly natives, with all the basic stores and conveniences. The beach here has more waves with some decent surf, with some beautiful and upscale resort properties.
Taipu de Foro Beach
Taipu de Fora Beach is by far the single most visited beach on the peninsula ever since it made its way onto the list of the top 10 beaches in Brazil. The reef formations here create spectacular environment for snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Natural pools are formed at low tide, giving the impression that you are inside of a living aquarium of crystalline water, full of tropical fish, corals and other marine life.
Best Peninsula de Marau Area Tours & Activities
North Brazil: See & Do it ALL in 14 Days, 1st Class Traveling
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all “FIRST CLASS,” yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that’s because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Book your North Brazil Tour Here
Ivan Bahia, Chapada Diamantina National Park in 3 days, organized from Salvador
As this is a private 4×4 (with wifi) trip with your guide/driver Ivan speaking fluently your language (English, Français, Nederlands) and who will be personally AND exclusively at your disposal during the whole trip. What makes this trip unique (besides Ivan being the only one organizing this formula starting from Salvador) is that your guide is flexible, ponctual and has your well being as a main objective. Book your 3 Day Ivan Bahia/Chapada Diamantina National Park Tour here.
Chapada Diamantina Trekking Expedition – 08 days – Lençóis (Bahia) – Brazil
Considered one of the most beautiful treks in Brazil, the Pati Valley or ‘Vale do Pati’ at Chapada Diamentina is an extensive area surrounded by mountains and extensive flat areas, full of waterfalls and natural beauties, where nature remained practically untouched in the state of Bahia, in the northeast of Brazil. The region was used for a long time to plant coffee, by fertile soil, unlike many other regions affected by diamond mining. Book your Chapada Diamantina Trekking Expedition Here.
Forte and Guarajuba Beach – leaving Salvador
Known for its calm and crystal clear waters, Guarajuba Beach and Praia do Forte are unmissable destinations with biodiversity and unmatched natural beauty. The tour has the route of Coco Road towards the north coast of Bahia, name inspired by coconut palms existing on the way. Book your Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour here.
Historic City Tour – Half Day in Salvador
The tour follows the Vitoria corridor, Campo Grande Square, historic Center of Salvador, with a panoramic view of the Lower City. See the Mercado Modelo, Elevador Lacerda and the Bay of All Saints, the ruins of the first Basilica of Brazil the Largo do Pelourinho, and the Jorge Amado House Foundation. Book your Historic City Salvador Tour here.
Best Peninsula de Marau Restaurants
Alamaim $11 – 30
The Alamaim specializes in Arabian cuisine. They offer healthy, fresh and tasty food, with a warm and relaxing ambience in which to enjoy your meal. Telephone: 55 73 3251 3462 TripAdvisor: Alamaim
Espaco Brasil $11 – 30
It’s wood-fired oven pizza that’s delicious. The staff, the service, the location and the food is all amazing. If you’re going to eat pizza, eat here! Telephone: 55 73 3251 3320 Web: Espaco Brasil
Tio Gu Creperia $11 – 30
Delicious food (especially the crepes!), great helpful and friendly staff, good atmosphere, reasonably priced. Telephone: 55 71 3102 4546 Web: Tio Gu Creperia
Recanto Das Artes $11 – 30
Very nice restaurant, very good staff and friendly English speaking owner, one of the best dinners we had in Brazil with huge pizzas. Telephone: 55 73 3251 2495 TripAdvisor: Recanto Das Artes
Flor de Cacau $11 – 30
Brazilian style restaurant, good food, and friendly staff. The works, meat, prawns,or fresh fish with rice, beans, salad and farofa. Telephone: 9 9235 3512 TripAdvisor: Flor de Cacau
Thanks for the article because I am always looking to venture out to some place I have never been. And I have never been to Brasil and Peninsula De Marau looks like quite a vacation to embrace. I was also looking at the prices of the hotels per night and you could really plan a nice vacation for a week or so. I was looking at The Barre Grande Guesthouse and Hostel for $30 a night!! Thats amazing. Thanks for the insight and the information. Good information here to plan a next vacation!
Great Timo, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for visiting the amazing resorts in the Peninsula de Marau and for taking the time to leave me comments.
Thanks for the article because I am always looking to venture out to some place I have never been. And I have never been to Brasil and Peninsula De Marau looks like quite a vacation to embrace. I was also looking at the prices of the hotels per night and you could really plan a nice vacation for a week or so. I was looking at The Barre Grande Guesthouse and Hostel for $30 a night!! Thats amazing. Thanks for the insight and the information. Good information here to plan a next vacation!
Great Timothy, glad you enjoyed 🙂 and for taking the time to leave me comments.
Having a love of travel myself and have visited several beach locations! I really liked the layout of the website! It is very organized with beautiful pictures that make you want to read the article. It’s easy to read and has great pictures to go along with the articles! I am going to look into going to some of those locations!
Thanks so much Clarie, I am glad you enjoyed your visit to beach travel destinations.
You have once again introduced us to a new tropical paradise. I love the drone footage in all your posts, it gives us a great idea of what each place has to offer. I would visit Cassange Beach for its pristine nature as well as the freshwater pools. I would definitely stay at the Vila Barracuda Boutique Hotel because it’s right in the middle of town and close to the beach. Thank you for posting!
You’re welcome Cynthia, I am glad you enjoyed your visit to the amazing resorts in the Peninsula de Marau.
When I started reading this, I thought Marau was in Portugal, not Brazil. But then I realized they share the same language lol.
I have a friend that lives in Sao Paulo. I wonder how far it is from Marau? Brazil is a huge country!
All of the beaches look amazing! My favorite is Ponto do Muta Beach. It sounds like the kind of place I like. No people, just me and my company. I try to avoid touristy places as much as I can.
Thanks for sharing. I will add this to my travel bucket list.
Brazil is a huge country with a lot of diversity. Speaking of big, it’s a good 25 hr. drive from San Paulo to Peninsula Marau! A flight might be better, unless you want the road trip.
The Peninsula de Marau sounds very much off the beaten track of beaches with high-rise hotels and villa stretches. It does seem to have a super laid back charm with amazing beaches like Taipu de Fora and Saquaira. To be honest, if I am in superchillaxation mode then Marau is spot on however with kids I would need more activities in and around. My wife certainly but my daughters won’t be going on any Chapada Diamantina Trekking Expedition. The scuba and snorkeling however are certainly winners. I will now certainly take a closer look at Marau as I had never heard about it.
Great! Please let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to answer them.
Yum Brazil when it’s cold in Australia! It sounds like heaven to me and what a beautiful coastline and beachfront in your opening picture. I truly am a beach bunny and could happily follow summer around the world as long as there is a beach nearby.
Taipu de Foro beach will be my first stop for some snorkeling, I just love looking at coral and fish. Then a trekking expedition into Bahia to really feel the country. Thanks for this amazing review.
Does it get cold in Australia LOL. I live in Florida, and yes it does get cold here. Anything under 70 degrees feels pretty darn chilly. Thanks for taking the time to leave me comments.
Long time ago when I had to choose a destination, far west or far east, I’ve chosen east. And actually I was thinking of going to Brazil, so now after the reading of this lovely article, description of that beautiful coastline, I would definitely choose far west (for me, as a European). Since I love Brazilian music, I love Portuguese language, now I am sure where is my next destination! Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed your visit to beach travel destinations.
The weather is cold here now, it would be good to go out to sea, but it’s cold there too.
A place with a warm and great climate is far from me, but I would like even more.
Marau Peninsula, what a splendid place but very far from me.
Beaches of 40 km, we do not have such a thing in Romania.
It is a wild place at sea but it is small, small compared to the Marau Peninsula.
.People would be such an outlet for me.
Respectfully
Vasile,
Thank you for stopping by Vasile and taking the time to leave me comments.
As we are heading towards winter and cold weather where I live, I would love to be escaping to a warm climate and have a beach holiday. Peninsula de Marau sounds like the perfect destination with its 40 km of deserted beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, natural swimming pools and more. Being able to combine days on the beach with doing trekking and maybe a private trip with Ivan Bahia through Chapada Diamantina National Park, sounds like bliss to me.
Yes, pure bliss ! I live in an area where we do not get any cold weather, well it is dipping down into the low 70s right now, but that is about as low as it will get. So, I just like to visit places with unique culture, history, good food, and of course amazing beaches. You will get that in the Peninsula de Marau.
The Peninsula de Marau sounds like the kind of place I would love to live at. Beaches, lakes, natural swimming pools, waterfalls, and forests. I bet it’s teeming with all kinds of birds and bird sounds as well.
I mean, 82°F sounds like my kind of temperature. And I bet it’s most crowded between Christmas and New Year since some people tend to look for a warm retreat during that time. Personally, I would be most down for a surf at the Saquaira Beach. But the reef at Taipu de Foro Beach sounds incredible as well. It must be really nice if it’s top 10 in Brazil.
Also, I genuinely appreciate that look at the restaurants. 🙂
Thank you Matiss! I am glad you enjoyed your visit to the amazing resorts in the Peninsula de Marau. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave me comments.
I have read about these 40 km long deserted beaches. A friend of mine has been excited about going there to picture these breathtaking landscapes. We have been in the photography business for years, and we know that high-quality pictures of that area can pay off. Your post has encouraged me to start planning our trip. Thank you!
You are welcome Paolo, glad you enjoyed your visit to the Amazing Resorts in the Peninsula de Marau!
This looks like a beautiful beach. I have only been to the beach once but I would love to go again. This is the first beach that I will go to. I can even make it a baecation haha. I will be sure to share it with my partner. Thank you for this amazing post.
You are welcome Daniel. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Hey Leahrae,
I love the choice of your pictures in this article! It really makes one feel like leaving everything behind and get into the plane right away haha!
Thanks for the eye opening information about Peninsula De Marau and its beaches. My cousin loves to travel in south america. I don’t know if she already has been in Peninsula De Marau, if not I will definitely share your article with her!
Keep up the great work,
Johnny
Thank you Johnny, glad you enjoyed your visit!