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Praia do Espelho is often named one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Between Trancoso and Caraíva, coloured cliffs, coconut palms and reefs that form natural pools at low tide frame a coast with very few buildings. This guide covers its communities, how to get there and what to know before buying.
- Communities
Where to live
The communities
1Jacumã
A quiet beach north of Espelho, near Itaquena, with a few houses and boutique stays among the coconut palms.
Properties in Jacumã2Outeiro das Brisas
A gated community on the clifftop above Espelho, with a 9-hole golf course, a beach club, tennis, restaurants, a small market and an airstrip for light aircraft. Trails lead down to Espelho and Praia dos Amores.
Properties in Outeiro das Brisas3Espelho Beach
The beach itself, also known by its original name, Curuípe. At low tide the reef holds calm, clear pools that reflect the sky, which gave the beach its name.
Properties in Espelho Beach4Ponta de Juacema
A headland of cliffs south of Espelho on the coastal path to Caraíva, with wide views along the coast.
Properties in Ponta de Juacema5Praia do Satu
A quiet beach between Espelho and Caraíva, about 3 km from Caraíva, on the coastal walk.
Properties in Praia do Satu
Good to know
Practical information
Getting there
Espelho is roughly 22–27 km south of Trancoso, about 40–50 minutes by car: a short paved stretch, then a dirt road that an ordinary car can manage but which can be rough after rain. From Porto Seguro airport, allow about 1.5 hours.
Visitors park on the clifftop and walk down to the beach. In high season, beach restaurants often ask for a minimum spend.
Tides
Go at low tide, ideally around 0.0–0.5 m, when the natural pools form. The lowest tides come with the new and full moon.
The coastal walk south to Caraíva, about 10 km past Juacema, Satu and the cliffs, takes about two and a half hours.
Recognition
The Guardian ranked Espelho the sixth most beautiful beach in Brazil in 2025, and it has featured in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice rankings for South America.
When to go
August and September are the driest months; November is usually the wettest. December to March is the busiest period.
Buying in Espelho
Espelho lies within the APA Caraíva/Trancoso, a state environmental protection area. Its zoning protects the cliffs and coastal slopes, where building is very limited, and sets larger minimum plots and lower building limits than in most of Trancoso. Outeiro das Brisas also has its own condominium rules. We check the zoning and title of every plot before you buy.
For sale
Properties in Espelho
Outeiro das Brisas, Espelho · Villas & Houses
5-suite house with sea views, infinity pool and jacuzzi, Outeiro das Brisas
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 5,000 m² plot
Espelho Beach, Espelho · Land & Building Plots
1.7-hectare sea-view plot near Praia do Espelho
- 17,000 m² plot
Outeiro das Brisas, Espelho · Villas & Houses
New 5-suite rustic-chic house near the beach, Outeiro das Brisas
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 465 m²
- 2,200 m² plot
Jacumã, Espelho · Land & Building Plots
Beachfront building plots with 70 m of beach, Jacumã
- 10,500 m² plot
Outeiro das Brisas, Espelho · Villas & Houses
First-line 5-suite house with infinity pool, Outeiro das Brisas
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 500 m²
- 5,000 m² plot
Espelho Beach, Espelho · Land & Building Plots
Two 1,500 m² sea-view plots on the Espelho cliffs
- 1,500 m² plot
Espelho: frequently asked questions
Why is it called Espelho?
Espelho means mirror. At low tide the reef holds still, shallow pools that reflect the sky and the palm trees. The beach’s original name is Curuípe.
When is the best time to see the natural pools?
At low tide, ideally when the tide is between 0.0 and 0.5 metres. Check the tide table before you go; the new and full moon bring the lowest tides.
How far is Espelho from Trancoso?
About 22–27 km, or 40–50 minutes by car, the last part on a dirt road.
Can I build on a plot at Espelho?
Yes, within the rules of the environmental protection area and, inside Outeiro das Brisas, the condominium rules. These set minimum plot sizes, how much can be built and how high, and protect the cliffs. We check what each plot allows before you make an offer.
For guidance only, as of October 2026.
Questions
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