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Barra da Lagoa Photo: Mx. Granger · CC0

Neighborhood and village

Barra da Lagoa

The fishing village beside the channel that links Lagoa da Conceição to the ocean.

Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 6, 2026

Type
Neighborhood and village
Area
East of the island
Free access
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Requires a hike or walk
No

Barra da Lagoa is on the east side of the island, beside the channel that links Lagoa da Conceição to the Atlantic Ocean. Until a few decades ago it was a fishing village, and the community feel lives on: colorful boats in the channel, fish shops and simple restaurants, according to Wikipedia.

What to do

  • Barra beach: a more sheltered cove at the channel end, popular with families.
  • The channel: walk along the bank and watch the fishing boats come and go.
  • Prainha da Barra: on the other side of the channel, reached by a pedestrian bridge and a short trail over the headland.
  • Projeto TAMAR: the Projeto TAMAR visitor center is in the area.

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Moçambique Beach starts just north of Barra. Galheta and Praia Mole are to the south.

Practical tips

  • Cross the pedestrian bridge and walk on to Prainha da Barra.
  • Try fresh fish at the restaurants along the channel.
  • Stay off the rocky headlands when the swell is heavy.
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