A better-protected coast: the expansion of the Costa dos Corais APA

The Costa dos Corais is a rare strip on Earth: a border between the tropical mainland and the ocean. Now, that strip is better protected.

The Costa dos Corais is a rare strip on Earth. A border between two universes: the mainland of tropical landscapes and the ocean with its lush biodiversity. In 2025, the Costa dos Corais Environmental Protection Area (APA) was expanded by federal decree, which is excellent news for travellers who care.

What changes

The expansion extends the protected area at sea and covers municipalities of the Rota dos Milagres, such as Porto de Pedras and São Miguel dos Milagres. It strengthens protection for environments such as reefs, mangroves and the habitat of the West Indian manatee, which still visits this coast today.

These environments work as natural nurseries and life routes for fish, turtles and many other species, essential for the balance of the ocean and, in turn, for the beauty and authenticity that make this coast such a special destination.

Conservation as quiet luxury

Protecting these waters means moving in a direction travellers increasingly value: conservation as quiet luxury. Unspoiled nature, living artisanal fishing and outings that respect the rhythm of the tides are among the most sophisticated things you can experience here.

More than an environmental measure, the expansion is a bet on the future: of the ocean, of local culture and of tourism that respects, delights and transforms.

For travellers with soul, the Costa dos Corais confirms its place as a unique destination, where beauty is not in excess but in harmony, and where preservation is not a detail: it is the landscape itself. Meet the houses at Pontal da Enseada and see how to get here.