São Sebastião has served as a coastal port on São Paulo’s northern coast since the 17th century. The town faces the São Sebastião Channel, the narrow stretch of water separating the mainland from Ilhabela, while the forested slopes of the Serra do Mar rise immediately inland. Its working port remains important to the state’s coastline, and ferries provide the principal link to Ilhabela. The historic centre preserves a colonial-era street layout, while local caiçara traditions reflect generations of fishing communities along this part of Brazil’s Atlantic shore. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across São Paulo’s north coast.
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