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Beach · Santa Vitória do Palmar, RS
Hermenegildo Beach
Traditional resort of Santa Vitória do Palmar, facing the Atlantic, with summer houses and a long stretch of open-sea sand.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hermenegildo Beach
Hermenegildo is the resort where residents of Santa Vitória do Palmar and the surrounding region spend the summer. It is on the municipality’s coast, southeast of the seat, facing the Atlantic, north of Barra do Chuí. The summer houses line up close to the beach along simple streets.
The beach is open to the sea, with light-colored, wide sand and waves that arrive without barriers. Wind is frequent and the water is usually cold, as along the extreme southern coast. The sand strip continues for dozens of kilometers to the north and south.
In summer, the resort receives families, fishermen and people who walk along the shore. Off season it is quiet, with few houses open.
The coast between Hermenegildo and Barra do Chuí can be walked along at the waterline, crossing small streams that run down to the beach.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day, or a full day in summer.
Best time
From December to March, on the warmest, least windy days. Outside summer the resort is empty, good for walks.
How to get there
Leave Santa Vitória do Palmar via the road that goes toward the coast, southeast of the town, until you reach the resort.
Tip
Bring a jacket for late afternoon. On days with heavy surf, stay away from the waterline.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hermenegildo Beach
Where is Hermenegildo Beach?
On the coast of Santa Vitória do Palmar, southeast of the municipality seat, north of Barra do Chuí.
Is Hermenegildo Beach good for swimming?
It’s an open-sea beach with waves, frequent wind and cold water. The warmest days are from December to March; be careful of currents.
What to do in Hermenegildo outside summer?
Walk along the shore and observe the coast. Off season few houses and services remain open.