Praia das Castanheiras

Praia das Castanheiras is a beach in Vitória, Central, Espírito Santo. Praia das Castanheiras is situated nearby to the islet Ilha Rasa, as well as near the pond Lagoa do Jacaré.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santa Luzia Lighthouse and Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga.

Santa Luzia Lighthouse

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Santa Luzia Lighthouse is situated 3 km southeast of Praia das Castanheiras.

Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga

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The Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga, also known as the Fort of São Francisco Xavier da Barra or simply as the Fort of Piratininga, is located in the Inhoã Cove, in the city of Vila Velha, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga is situated 2½ km south of Praia das Castanheiras.

Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha. Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to Espírito Santo's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha. Penha Convent is situated 3½ km south of Praia das Castanheiras.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vila Velha and Prainha.

Vila Velha

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Vila Velha, meaning old village, is a city in the metropolitan region of Vitória. It was the original capital of Espírito Santo State, founded in 1535 by Vasco Fernandes Coutinho.