Maresias
Encyclopedia
Maresias is a beach and district at the Atlantic Ocean
in the city of São Sebastião
, located on São Paulo
state's northern coastline
, Brazil
. The name comes from the ocean breeze
that affects the beach and the neighborhood.
The sea at the beach is shaken with big waves and the current is also strong, being one of the most popular surf points in Brazil, serving as a point for some tournaments. The sand is yellowish and soft with 5 kilometers in length. The neighborhood beside the beach attracts many tourists for its big variety of restaurants and shops, but speecially young people, because of its night clubs. There are also programmed walks in the Atlantic Forest.
The most famous night club is called "Sirena"
.
The beach was discovered in 1974 by surfers who started to explore the beaches north beyond Guarujá
.
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
in the city of São Sebastião
São Sebastião, São Paulo
São Sebastião is a Brazilian city, located on the southeast coast of Brazil, in the state of São Paulo. The population in 2006 is 75,886, its density is 188.1/km² and the area is 403 km². The Tropic of Capricorn lies 25 km north...
, located on São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
state's northern coastline
Caraguatatuba (micro-region)
The Microregion of Caraguatatuba , often referred as Litoral Norte , is a microregion in the easternmost coastal part of São Paulo State, Brazil, and comprises the cities of Caraguatatuba, Ilhabela, São Sebastião, Ubatuba. The microregion is bordered by the state of Rio de Janeiro to the east...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The name comes from the ocean breeze
Sea spray
Sea spray is a spray of water that forms when ocean waves crash.-Make up:As a result, salt spray contains a high concentration of mineral salts, particularly chloride anions.-Effects:...
that affects the beach and the neighborhood.
The sea at the beach is shaken with big waves and the current is also strong, being one of the most popular surf points in Brazil, serving as a point for some tournaments. The sand is yellowish and soft with 5 kilometers in length. The neighborhood beside the beach attracts many tourists for its big variety of restaurants and shops, but speecially young people, because of its night clubs. There are also programmed walks in the Atlantic Forest.
The most famous night club is called "Sirena"
Sirena (night club)
Sirena is a nightclub located on the beach of Maresias, São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil.The club is frequented by people of different ages ranging 18–60 years, and is well known and much sought after by people interested in dancing, drinking and having fun with friends and meeting new...
.
The beach was discovered in 1974 by surfers who started to explore the beaches north beyond Guarujá
Guarujá
Guarujá is a municipality in the São Paulo state of Brazil. The population in 2006 was 305,171, the population density is 1,969.47/km² and the area is 143 km². This place name comes from the Tupi language, and mean "narrow path". The population is highly urbanized.-Geography:Guarujá is...
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