Costa da Lagoa

Costa da Lagoa is a settlement on the western shore of Lagoa da Conceição. Because of the terrain, there is no car access: you arrive by boat across the lagoon or on foot along old paths. Wikipedia notes that the path to the Freguesia da Lagoa is about 5 km long, with bridges, steps and ramps built by the old residents.

How to get there

• By boat: passenger boats leave from the Centrinho da Lagoa area and stop at several jetties along Costa da Lagoa. Timetables and fares change with the season: check when you board.
• On foot: the Costa da Lagoa path is a traditional trail along the water, with some ups and downs. Many people walk there and return by boat.

What to do

• Lunch by the water: Costa da Lagoa is known for seafood restaurants with their own jetties.
• Waterfall: a small waterfall can be reached by trail from one of the jetties.
• Local life: old houses, canoes and the daily life of a community that still depends on the lagoon.

Combine with

End the day in the Centrinho da Lagoa or watch the sunset from the lookout. More walks in the hiking trails guide.