Guaruja is actually an island: the island of Santo Amaro, which since the first half of the twentieth century has been known as "the Pearl of the Atlantic."
It is a top choice for those who want a mix of city and beachlife all year round, along with the advantage of being only an hour's drive from one of the largest cities in the world: Sao Paulo.
One of the top holiday destinations of the state, less than 50 miles from the city of Sao Paulo, Guaruja is a city that is devoted to tourism and has dozens of beaches that stretch along its avenues and urban zones.
Enseada Beach is Guaruja's longest and widest beach and concentrates most of the summer bustle of the city. Well urbanized, the beach has palm trees, thatched kiosks and lifeguard stations. The sea is calm and good for sailing and windsurfing.