Leisure

The great leisure activity during the day is going to the beach. This is the preferred option for locals and tourists alike. The beach is equipped with spaces for sports, leisure areas, kayak rentals, jet-skis, banana boat rides and schooners. The most traditional schooner trips are to the islands of anhatomirim na Santa Cruz Fortress and Ratones Grande, where the Fortress of Santo Antônio. Maritime tour companies often have boats with onboard entertainment, such as pirate shows and stops at restaurants and sights with guides. Diving schools and water sports are available, mainly in season. In addition, the beach is a good place for fishing. There are street vendors on the beaches and bars. Because of this, you can spend the whole day without taking your feet off the sand. At night, there are several specialty restaurants and bars. Despite being busy, the center of Cachoeira does not have as many options as Canasvieiras, causing many people to travel to the neighboring beach to have fun at night. In low season, services decrease, but some bars and restaurants remain open.