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Santos

Santos, officially Municipality of Estância Balneária de Santos, is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, founded in 1546 by the Portuguese nobleman Brás Cubas. It is located mostly on the island of São Vicente, which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of São Vicente.

Type CityMetro Area Population 429,570

Why go

  • Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Served by Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport (SSZ).

History

Santos, officially Municipality of Estância Balneária de Santos, is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, founded in 1546 by the Portuguese nobleman Brás Cubas. It is located mostly on the island of São Vicente, which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of São Vicente. It is the main city in the metropolitan region of Baixada Santista. Santos has a population of 429,570 in an area of 280.67 km2 (108.37 sq mi). The city is home to the Coffee Museum, where world coffee prices were once negotiated, as well as the Port of Santos, through which nearly 29% of the country's trade flow passes. Santos also has a football memorial, called Memorial das Conquistas, which is dedicated to the city's greatest players, which includes Pelé, who spent the majority of his career with Santos Futebol Clube. Its beachfront garden, 5,335 m (5,834 yd) in length, figures in Guinness World Records as the largest beachfront garden in the world.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurante, Pizzaria, Lanches, Feijoada, PastéIs, Esfiha, PorçõEs, EspetãO, Carne Seca, Salada, Restaurant · Restaurante e pizzaria do Luciano, ambiente… · restaurante-e-pizzaria-do-luciano.negocio.site
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00 · 380 Avenida Anna Costa, Santos · instagram.com
Indoor
Brazilian, Barbecue, Fish, Seafood, Shrimp, Paella, Schnitzel, Local, Regional, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00… · chopphalle.com.br
Indoor
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:30,19:00-22:00; Sa,PH 12:00-16:00,19:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 187 Avenida Bartholomeu de Gusmão,… · churrascariatertulia.com.br
Indoor
Burger, Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Pastel, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18-23h Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 450 Rua Fumio Miyazi, Praia Grande,… · facebook.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00 · Largo Marquês de Monte Alegre · estacaobistro.com.br
Indoor
Asian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00 Features: vegetarian options · 33 Rua Alagoas, Santos, 11065-120 · takerestaurantenatural.com.br
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.br
Indoor

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Airports

Itanhaém Airport (JTN) 49 km to the centre
Itanhaém, SP, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fazenda Caiçara Airport 49 km to the centre
Itanhaém, SP, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda Irohy Airport 53 km to the centre
Biritiba-Mirim, SP, BR
Outdoor
ICA (Ilha Clube Aerodesportivo) / Ultraleves Airport 77 km to the centre
Peruibe, SP, BR
Outdoor
Sitio do Cascão Private Airport 72 km to the centre
Peruibe, SP, BR
Outdoor
Tatamborá Flying Field 93 km to the centre
Ponta da Sela, Ilhabela, SP, BR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ecoporto
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Catraia (Santos/ Vicente de Carvalho)
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre · Associação dos Catraieiros (Santos)
Outdoor
Terminal de Passageiros Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Terminal Marítimo de Passageiros Giusfredo Santini
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre · Concais
Outdoor
Travessias de Barcas Santas/ Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · DERSA Desenvolvimento Rodoviário S/A
Outdoor
Terminal de Passageiros Santos-Vicente de Carvalho-Ilha Diana
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · DH - Departamento Hidroviário do Estado de São Paulo
Outdoor
Catraia Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry route
Outdoor
Barca Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry route · Departamento Hidroviário
Outdoor
Catraia Santos-Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes
Ferry route
Outdoor
Fortaleza da Barra Grande - Santos
Ferry route
Outdoor
Catraia Santos-Praia do Góes
Ferry route
Outdoor
Base Aérea - Santos
Ferry route
Outdoor
Barca Santos-Ilha Diana
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ilha das Palmas - Santa Cruz dos Navegantes
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport (SSZ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ecoporto, 4.7 km); routes include Catraia Santos-Vicente de Carvalho, Barca Santos-Vicente de Carvalho, Catraia Santos-Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.