If you are on a stopover transiting through GRU airport (or São Paulo), instead of killing time at the departure lounge, get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering one of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo.

Spend the day beachfront eating starters, fresh seafood, typical cuisine and having delicious caipirinhas. Head out for swims, lounge around on the sand, get a tan and stand-up paddle.

We visit the 1547 well-maintained Fort São João that houses a permanent exhibition of ancient weapons, historical artefacts, statues and indigenous huts.

After a brief shoreline walk catching sights and culture. Then, change the pace totally taking a boat ride to the delightful secluded Prainha Branca beach 10 min away.

The paradisiacal beach is outside the tourist circuit, surrounded by the region's characteristic vegetation, blueish sea, and white sand.

It’s certain a destination for those who want to escape the crowds and be relaxing close to nature.