Praia Grande it is a city of São Paulo
coast. It was one of the first areas colonized by the Portuguese, which
began with the arrival of Martim Afonso in 1532. Was founded in 1967 after
emancipated of São Vicente. Praia Grande has 260.000 inhabitants and the
area is 145 km².
Events:
In Praia Grande there are many events
during the year. For examples:
-The Mullet Festival in Praia Grande is
a gastronomic event held annually in the winter season, the city's coast.
Several dishes are prepared with Mullet, a time when the species is more easily found outside the closed period. The preparation is the most popular Baked Mullet.
Several dishes are prepared with Mullet, a time when the species is more easily found outside the closed period. The preparation is the most popular Baked Mullet.
-The Half Marathon of Praia Grande is an
athletic event held since 2004 in Praia Grande.
Has a unique path, composed of two major lines of about 9 km, joined by two other of approximately 1 km, in all the way, athletes are only four corners and the ground is flat throughout the route.
Has a unique path, composed of two major lines of about 9 km, joined by two other of approximately 1 km, in all the way, athletes are only four corners and the ground is flat throughout the route.
Places:
- Santa Areia. It´s a pizzeria and
restaurant located at AV. Costa e Silva. It is a well restaurant for have lunch
and a good pizzeria at night. There are many varieties of pizzas, for example
they have a pizza of mortadella, but I didn´t eat it yet. And the important
thing they have a good prices.
- Litoral Plaza Shopping. It is a
big shop mall. There are more than 220 stores like cloths and electronics
stores, movies and restaurants. And one important
thing is that parking is free
- Palace of arts. The cultural
complex of six thousand square meters. It consists
of a theater, museum, gallery pictures and videos and
more.
