Casa Praia Grande

Praia Grande is a municipality in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region, on the southern coast of the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is part of the Immediate Region of Santos and its population measured in the IBGE census review in 2010 was 262,051 inhabitants. In the 2022 IBGE census, the population of Praia Grande was 349,935 inhabitants, being the city in Baixada Santista that grew the most in the period 2010–2022. It is the second most populous city on the coast of São Paulo, after only Santos. With an area of 149.652 km2, the population density in 2022 was 2,338.32 inhabitants/km2. The municipality is formed by the headquarters and the district of Solemar.

First and foremost, Praia Grande boasts a long and wide sandy beach that stretches for over 20 kilometers. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, and there are plenty of beach bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a cold caipirinha or a fresh seafood meal. One of the most popular spots on the beach is the Mirante do Morro, a scenic viewpoint that offers breathtaking views of the coastline.

Apart from the beach, Praia Grande has many other attractions that are worth exploring. For instance, you can visit the Forte do Itaipu, a historic military fort that was built in the 19th century to protect the coast from pirates and invaders. The fort now houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of the region.