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What they are and where
The Seixas Natural Pools are a reef system about 800 metres offshore, opposite Ponta do Seixas and the Cabo Branco lighthouse — the easternmost point of the Americas. At low tide the sea pulls back and leaves warm, clear pools among the corals, full of fish.
They are less famous than Picãozinho and usually have fewer boats at once, which is their main advantage.
How to get there
- From Tambaú: most catamarans leave from the seafront, a sail of about 30 minutes with coastal views on the way.
- From Seixas or Penha: smaller boats make the trip in about 15 minutes. Book your departure a day ahead.
You usually spend about three hours at the pools, but the tide decides.
The right tide and the best season
The pools only appear at low tide, and are best at full-moon and new-moon tides, when the sea pulls back furthest. Check the tide table before booking — the boatmen set departure times by it.
The best season runs from September to April, with calmer sea and clear skies. Between May and July, rain and rough sea often cancel trips.
- Rubber water shoes: the bottom is reef.
- Do not stand on or take coral: it is a living ecosystem.
- Sunscreen, water and a cap — there is no shade.
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