Why go
- Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Served by Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport (SSZ).
History
Santos, officially Municipality of Estância Balneária de Santos, is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, founded in 1546 by the Portuguese nobleman Brás Cubas. It is located mostly on the island of São Vicente, which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of São Vicente. It is the main city in the metropolitan region of Baixada Santista. Santos has a population of 429,570 in an area of 280.67 km2 (108.37 sq mi). The city is home to the Coffee Museum, where world coffee prices were once negotiated, as well as the Port of Santos, through which nearly 29% of the country's trade flow passes. Santos also has a football memorial, called Memorial das Conquistas, which is dedicated to the city's greatest players, which includes Pelé, who spent the majority of his career with Santos Futebol Clube. Its beachfront garden, 5,335 m (5,834 yd) in length, figures in Guinness World Records as the largest beachfront garden in the world.
Where to stay
Av. Washington Luís, 565 - Boqueirão, Santos - SP, 11055-001, Brazil · arfkp.stays.net
Apartamentos - Av. Pres. Wilson, 94 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11065-201, Brazil · booksantos.com.br
Av. Mal. Floriano Peixoto, 42 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-300, Brazil · bourbon.com.br
R. Luís Vaz de Camões, 109 - Biquinha, São Vicente - SP, 11310-110, Brazil · hotelchacaradomosteiro.com.br
Av. Ana Costa, 555 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-003, Brazil
Av. Rei Alberto I, 177 - 181 - Ponta da Praia, Santos - SP, 11030-381, Brazil · letsatlantica.com.br
R. Bahia, 174 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-451, Brazil · hotelcosmopolitan.com.br
R. Jorge Tibiriçá, 40 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11055-250, Brazil · atlanticogolden.com.br
Al. Paulo Gonçalves, 264 - Ilha Porchat, São Vicente - SP, 11320-350, Brazil · ilhaporchathotel.com.br
Rua Alexandre Gusmão, Praça Lions Clube, 420, Santos - SP, 11010-320, Brazil · all.accor.com
R. Jorge Tibiriçá, 4 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11055-250, Brazil · atlanticoinn.com.br
R. Frei Gaspar, 133 - Centro, São Vicente - SP, 11310-060, Brazil · montreyhotel.com.br
R. Pero Correa, 595 - Itararé, São Vicente - SP, 11320-140, Brazil · palaishotel.com.br
R. da Constituicão, 604 - Itararé, São Vicente - SP, 11320-201, Brazil · itararetowerbeach.tur.br
Praça do Expedicionário, 7 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11065-500, Brazil · caicarahotel.com.br
R. Padre Manoel, 47 - Centro, São Vicente - SP, 11310-240, Brazil · areiadapraia.com.br
Av. Pres. Wilson, 1 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11065-200, Brazil · atlantico-hotel.com.br
Rua Bittencourt, 130 - Vila Nova, Santos - SP, 11013-300, Brazil · monteserrathotel.com.br
R. Campos Mello, 77 - Vila Matias, Santos - SP, 11015-011, Brazil · studiohotel.com.br
R. da Constituição, 309 - Paquetá, Santos - SP, 11015-471, Brazil · hotelvitoriadesantos.com.br
Av. Mal. Deodoro, 24 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-400, Brazil · unityhotel.com.br
| Santos | São Paulo | CEP: - Av. Pres. Wilson, º 184 - 11065-201 - José Menino, Santos - SP, 11065-201, Brazil · hotelimperadorsantos.com.br
Al. Armênio Mendes, 70 - Aparecida, Santos - SP, 11035-260, Brazil · marriott.com
R. Oswaldo Cruz, 72 - Boqueirão, Santos - SP, 11045-100, Brazil · pousadabarauna.com.br
R. Eduardo Dias Coelho, 54 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-235, Brazil · pousadadasgoianas.com.br
Rua Cyra, 03/05 - 03/05 - José Menino, Santos - SP, 11065-250, Brazil · pousadaorquidario.com.br
R. Monteiro Lobato, 05 - José Menino, Santos - SP, 11065-280, Brazil · pousadahotelpaulista.com.br
Av. Saturnino de Brito, 735 - Parque Prainha, São Vicente - SP, 11325-010, Brazil · prainhadesaovicente.grupohospedabem.com.br
R. Jorge Tibiriçá, 41 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11055-250, Brazil · gonzagaflat.tur.br
R. Santa Catarina, 92 - José Menino, Santos - SP, 11065-670, Brazil
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurante, Pizzaria, Lanches, Feijoada, PastéIs, Esfiha, PorçõEs, EspetãO, Carne Seca, Salada, Restaurant · Restaurante e pizzaria do Luciano, ambiente… · restaurante-e-pizzaria-do-luciano.negocio.site
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 255 Avenida Puglisi, Guarujá, 11410-001
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:30,19:00-22:00; Sa,PH 12:00-16:00,19:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 187 Avenida Bartholomeu de Gusmão,… · churrascariatertulia.com.br
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00 · 380 Avenida Anna Costa, Santos · instagram.com
Brazilian, Barbecue, Fish, Seafood, Shrimp, Paella, Schnitzel, Local, Regional, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00… · chopphalle.com.br
Burger, Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Pastel, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18-23h Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 450 Rua Fumio Miyazi, Praia Grande,… · facebook.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00 · Largo Marquês de Monte Alegre · estacaobistro.com.br
Asian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00 Features: vegetarian options · 33 Rua Alagoas, Santos, 11065-120 · takerestaurantenatural.com.br
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 103 Avenida Dino Bueno, Santos · subway.com
Grill, Sausage, Pasta, Italian, Chicken, Brazilian, Kebab, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · allbeefs.com.br
Pasta, Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 · 91;97 Rua Bassin Nagib Trabulsi, Santos, 11030-540 · massasdourado.com.br
Bebidas, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Mo 10:00 - 00:00 · 89 Rua Doutor Emílio Ribas, Santos, 11015070
International, Cafe · Features: delivery, vegan options · 737 Avenida Doutor Epitácio Pessoa, Santos, 11030-603 · revomanufactory.com.br
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
AçAí, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Steak, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 66 Alameda Armênio Mendes, Santos, 11035-260
Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Rua General Câmara
Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Poke, Restaurant · Poke restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Sa 11:00-22:30 Features: vegan options · 48 Rua Machado de Assis, 11050-000 · app.menudino.com
Japanese, Mexican, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 179 Avenida Doutor Epitácio Pessoa, Santos · instagram.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Rua Caiapós, Praia Grande · pizzariamafia.com.br
Yakisoba, Restaurant · Yakisoba restaurant · ifood.com.br
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 512 Avenida Anna Costa, Santos, 11060-002
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Hawaiian, Burger, Restaurant · Hawaiian/Burger restaurant · 4 Rua Bento de Abreu, Santos, 11045-140
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Churro, Fast Food · Churro fast food
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Pastel, Fast Food · Pastel fast food
Bread And Coffee, Cafe · Bread And Coffee cafe · 268 Rua Vereador Henrique Soler, Santos, 11030-010
Potato, Fast Food · Potato fast food
TequeñO, Fast Food · TequeñO fast food
Fish, Shrimp, Restaurant · Fish/Shrimp restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-12:00
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access · 1526 Avenida dos Caiçaras, Guarujá, 11420-440 · eskimo.com.br
Cafe · Features: step-free access
Food Court · food court
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 255 Avenida Puglisi, Guarujá, 11410-001
Steak House, Restaurant · Snooker Bar
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 131 Rua Dona Anita Costa, São Vicente, 11380-300
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa,PH 11:00-00:30 · johnnyrockets.com.br
207 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Itanhaém Airport (JTN) 49 km to the centre
Itanhaém, SP, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Fazenda Caiçara Airport 49 km to the centre
Itanhaém, SP, BR
Fazenda Irohy Airport 53 km to the centre
Biritiba-Mirim, SP, BR
ICA (Ilha Clube Aerodesportivo) / Ultraleves Airport 77 km to the centre
Peruibe, SP, BR
Sitio do Cascão Private Airport 72 km to the centre
Peruibe, SP, BR
Tatamborá Flying Field 93 km to the centre
Ponta da Sela, Ilhabela, SP, BR
Getting there by ferry
Ecoporto
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
Catraia (Santos/ Vicente de Carvalho)
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre · Associação dos Catraieiros (Santos)
Terminal de Passageiros Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Terminal Marítimo de Passageiros Giusfredo Santini
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre · Concais
Travessias de Barcas Santas/ Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · DERSA Desenvolvimento Rodoviário S/A
Terminal de Passageiros Santos-Vicente de Carvalho-Ilha Diana
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · DH - Departamento Hidroviário do Estado de São Paulo
Catraia Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry route
Barca Santos-Vicente de Carvalho
Ferry route · Departamento Hidroviário
Catraia Santos-Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes
Ferry route
Fortaleza da Barra Grande - Santos
Ferry route
Catraia Santos-Praia do Góes
Ferry route
Base Aérea - Santos
Ferry route
Barca Santos-Ilha Diana
Ferry route
Ilha das Palmas - Santa Cruz dos Navegantes
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport (SSZ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ecoporto, 4.7 km); routes include Catraia Santos-Vicente de Carvalho, Barca Santos-Vicente de Carvalho, Catraia Santos-Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.