Pontal do Parana

Among the coastal municipalities of Paraná, Pontal do Paraná stands out as the principal mainland embarkation point for Ilha do Mel. Set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Paranaguá Bay estuary, it is a low-lying strip of beaches, dunes and coastal wetlands on Brazil’s southern shore. From Pontal do Sul, passenger boats cross to Ilha do Mel, where the 18th-century Fortaleza Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres recalls the strategic importance of Paranaguá Bay. The municipality also hosts the Federal University of Paraná’s Center for Marine Studies, underlining the coast’s role in marine research. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Paraná’s coast connects with the bay, islands and wider shoreline.

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