Camping e Pousada Tia Lenita

When it’s time for a new bit of sand to laze around on, or different waves to surf, set off on foot to some of Ilha do Mel’s other beaches. Miguel (25-minute walk), Grande (45 minutes), Fora (55 minutes) and Farol (an hour) are all top picks, and you can cycle instead if you want a quicker jaunt to the sands. There are a couple of sights to tick off while you’re on your travels, too. The Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres (an hour and a half away on foot) – which translates to Fortress of Our Lady of Pleasures – is an 18th-century fort with artillery weapons in place and a brill view from the lookout. A trek up to the Farol das Conchas (an hour) – meaning Lighthouse of the Shells – also comes with spectacular views across the island. If you want a day away from the island, get a boat to Paranaguá (an hour and a half), where you can look around the Aquário Marinho de Paranaguá aquarium and the Federal University of Parana Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. The journey to Pontal do Sul is shorter – half an hour – for another fab beach, with views towards the island you’ve been calling home.