Big and important port of Santos lies in the narrow and long estuary. On the other side of estiaru there lias the island of Guarujá, famous of its beautiful beaches. To go there I was walking 3 kms to the ferry terminal to cross the estuary for free on the little junk motor boat dedicated for walkers (next to it there are bigger ferries for bikers and for cars) on the other side there is ferry/bus integrated terminal. Buses (5 reais fee) are taking locals and tourists to the beaches. My first choice was Praia Guaiba, located between two rocky hills. Beautiful spot with white, powder-like sand. It was full. Then walking around Morro do Pinto Hill I passed fort occupied by army and entered beautifull Tombo Beach. Surfers use it. White sand again, hot and humid but no sun. I walked to the other end and started to climb the road to Galhetas view point on the rock separating Tombo Beach and next Asturias Beach. At the bottom they charge money from drivers but walkers go free. View from the top is worth the effort (see Tombo on the picture) maybe the best on Guarujá. But opposite side (Asturias Bay) shows how peope can destroy the nature: along this beach there is thick wall of the high apartment buildings… Shame!
