Rio Verde Beach

Rio Verde Beach lies south of Coqueiros Beach, heading toward Itapororoca and Espelho Beach. The name (Green River) comes from the small river that meets the sea at this point, forming an area of fresh and salt water at the foot of the cliffs and forest.

Protected area

The whole stretch between the Trancoso and Caraíva rivers is part of the Caraíva/Trancoso Environmental Protection Area (APA), created by State Decree No. 2,215 of June 14, 1993, covering about 31,900 hectares, according to Wikipedia. The APA protects restinga, wetlands, Atlantic Forest and mangroves. In practice, that means: no trash, no fires and no removing plants or shells.

How to get there

• By car, taxi or pre-arranged transport, on the road heading south from the village. Check the access routes, which may include dirt stretches.
• On foot along the sand, from Coqueiros, at low tide. It’s a long walk: bring water and plan your return.

This guide does not publish travel times or fares without an official source.

What the beach is like

Light sand, vegetation-covered cliffs and the river running down to the sea. Depending on the tide, the meeting of the waters forms calmer pools and channels. The open sea has variable waves.

Precautions

• Currents where the river meets the sea, especially on the ebb.
• Little shade and few facilities in some stretches.
• Cliffs: don’t stand right at the base.

Pair it with

Rio Verde is a natural stop on the way south. Many people combine Rio Verde and Itapororoca in one day and save Espelho for the low-tide day. See the options in Trancoso beaches.