Introducing Trancoso
Smaller in scale than Arraial, youthful Trancoso is also quite captivating. Sitting atop a grassy bluff overlooking fantastic beaches, this tiny rustic village has a relaxed air with a pretty assortment of guesthouses. It’s known for its wide, grassy and, most importantly, car-free quadrado (square). This central plaza has a grazing horse or two and football-playing lads and a small church at one end. Surrounding it are tropical foliage and colorful buildings, which house expensive boutiques and open-air bars and restaurants. The sight of the quadrado at night is magical. Rave culture still thrives in ‘Transe-coso, ’ and it’s famous for full-moon beach parties. The village fills nicely in summer, but in the low season you’ll find it in hibernation.
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Last updated: Sep 26, 2008
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: Hiking/Camping on the beach from Porto Seguro to Cavaira
by amobr82 06 September 2011
But the stretch of beach between Arraial D'Ajuda and Trancoso is lined with beach clubs and private homes. It only seems the Trancoso…
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RE: Hiking/Camping on the beach from Porto Seguro to Cavaira
by rodrigopinto 06 September 2011
I definitely wouldn't be that concerned about safety as the other posters are. As long as you as to camp outside of someone's yard, near…
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Re: Hiking/Camping on the beach from Porto Seguro to Cavaira
by huarmi 06 September 2011
Hiking during the day is one thing, but I also agree that camping isn't such a great idea. We spent several days in Caraiva and did lots…
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