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I'm sure you have a lot of questions about what to do in this beautiful city! Here in this post, I will tell you some curiosities about Torres RS and give you important tips for you to enjoy your vacation.

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What is the best beach in Torres RS?

Guarita Beach it is considered the most beautiful beach, one of the postcards of the city!

I consider it a difficult task! Each beach in Torres has a unique feature, all are totally different and great for enjoying the sea.

But of course there's always the sweetheart!

All because it has a beauty of the sea and its giant towers, making the look incredible. It is right in the middle of Morro do Meio (furnas) and Torre da Guarita (Towers that give the name of the city).

The beach sand strip is around 350 meters, super small. However, the Park has a lawn area, lakes and trees for a picnic. In addition to a bike path and pedestrian path to take your walks.

Some days in the summer, the waters are so crystal clear that you can see the little fish in the water. Too handsome!

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QWhat is the biggest beach in Torres RS?

The largest beach in terms of sand is Big beach, even the name itself informs.

There are about 2 km of sand, it starts right at the curve, when you can see the beach from the boardwalk and ends at the breakwaters, beside the Mampituba River (border with Santa Catarina).

Access to the beach is possible through different walkways around the beach.

What to do in Torres RS in Winter

Contrary to what many people think, that Torres is only beach and that beach is only in summer. They are very wrong! Below I will give some examples:

pubs

Torres has numerous pubs with live music, with that beach atmosphere!

Most people like to enjoy the late afternoon on the beach and then head to the pub, or spend the night in a pub and watch the sun rise over the sea the next day.

restaurants

Some restaurants are by the sea, in Praia da Guarita, Praia Grande and Praia da Cal.

Some are more sophisticated, even with a fireplace, music and cool lighting at night. And other more beachy ones.

If you are walking and want to stop for a beer, juice or water. It's really cool to take a break and enjoy some time.

balloon ride

In the city it is possible to see balloons all year round, if the day is beautiful, with sun and no wind. Wake up early and go see some in the city sky, or in the late afternoon.

It is possible to hire a company and book a balloon ride. The companies: Omega, Trip and Pinho are from the city and you can contact them to make this tour.

In the following articles you can clear your doubts and check the values: balloon flight, What is Ballooning.

Cycling, skateboarding, surfing, walking or running: playing sports

How about making one physical activity in this paradise?!

On the edge of the beaches and in Lagoa do Violão there are path for cyclists, pedestrian walkway. Besides the skate lane on the seafront of Praia Grande.

Oh, and don't forget to take chumarrão and see the sunset on the banks of the Mampituba river.

You can do a little bit of each activity.

And have you thought about surfing? It has surf schools, it is possible to take lessons and enjoy a winter sea. Schools provide Neoprene clothing (specific for surfing), board and instructor.

It also has paramotor, paragliding and paragliding schools. All Flights take place from Morro do Farol.

Anywhere in the city, it will be possible to see one flying close to the sea.

What to do in Torres RS in Summer

In the summer it's pretty good! Sun, beach and sea!

In addition to all the activities that are done in winter. In summer you can enjoy the beach a lot! Take walks at night, visit the city's pubs, wake up early to see the sunrise at Morro do Farol, have a picnic on Guarita beach and take the kids to the playgrounds.

Holidays in Torres RS: what to do

How to get to Torres RS

To arrive in the city of Torres, it is possible through two accesses:

sea road
BR 101

If you are in Gramado, Caxias do Sul or elsewhere in the mountains. It is recommended to follow the road to the sea. The distance from Gramado to Torres is around 180 km.

However, if you are in Porto Alegre, it is recommended to take BR 101, for approximately 200km. The road is fully duplicated and has 3 tolls (Gravataí, Santo Antônio da Patrulha and Três Cachoeiras).

For those coming from Florianópolis – SC, the access route is also through the BR 101, the distance is approximately 280 km and has 5 tolls (São João do Sul, Araranguá, Tubarão, Laguna and Palhoça).

balloon ride in Torres RS

In these articles we explain everything you need to know:

What is the tallest building in RS towers?

Graziela building

Graziela building is the tallest building in Torres, with 29 floors, one apartment per floor and 360º views of the entire city.

There is a mall in Torres

Vésta Shopping is the modern building with galleries and famous stores like Renner and Gang. I confess that in my point of view it is not a mall, as it only has stores on the ground floor (some have 2 floors like Renner), and some have doors to the outside of the building and others to the inside of the building. building hallway.

But it's worth going there to eat an ice cream and do some shopping!

Who was the founder of Torres

Manoel Ferreira Porto.

He was a sergeant of the empire, who in 1801 was removed to supervise squads that had already been here since 1773. The municipality at this time belonged to Santo Antônio da Patrulha.

How old is Torres beach?

May 21, 2023 celebrated his 145 years of emancipation.

How many neighborhoods are there in Torres?

The city has 30 neighborhoods (some are quieter to live in, others are busier).

How many beaches are there in Torres?

Torres has 6 beaches on 23 kilometers of coastline. Starting with the beach that borders SC: Praia dos Molhes, then Praia Grande, Prainha (or Praia o Meio), Praia da Cal, Praia da Guarita and Itapeva.

Why does the city of Torres have this name?

Due to its existing towers in the city, which are the city's tourist attractions, they are located on Praia da Guarita. These are the rocky towers made of volcanic basalt that line the coast.

Where to stay in Torres RS

Find the best options for hotels and inns on the map and guarantee your vacation days on the most beautiful beach in Rio Grande do Sul!