The surrounding beaches are long and flat making them an ideal place to ride along the beach. Full or half day rides are available along with a range of horses for varying standards.
Trancoso’s grassy square is situated on the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean has many historical sites plus many small stores with local arts and crafts and superb dining. At night the entire Quadrado is lit by torch and candlelight and locals and travellers alike can be found strolling through the many local stores and dining in the many excellent restaurants of the area
This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, the Praia do Espelho is as a matter of fact an ecological paradise with calm waters, reefs and natural pools, white sand and coconut groves. Visited by few the Praia dos Coqueiros gives a feel of peace even though there is a charming and very efficient infrastructure
4 km north of Trancoso with easy access, beach side bars and good local food. Just a few kilometres from Trancoso are the cliffs, mangroves and a river building with a nice view.
1 km south from the Trancoso River this beach has some small beach bars as well as kayaks and horses to rent
5km north of Trancoso, is one the places where sea turtles lay their eggs and where you can find the famous “Lagoa Azul”. Half-way between Arraial and Trancoso this lesser visited natural reservation has some wonderful beaches, which are very much as the Portuguese found them
Manor Cottage, Papermill Lane, South Moreton, Oxfordshire, OX11 9AH
