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Cabana do Caranguejo: tables under the thatched roof, people having lunch, the beach behind
A day across the river

For a day by the river

A neighbourhood partner

Cabana do Caranguejo

The boat ride is on us

Across the river · by boat only

Across the river from Atins: a solar-powered beach shack you can only reach by water.

Open to everyone

Boat crossing

How it works

  1. The boat leaves from our Deck

    From the waterfront at the Atins Beach House Deck, right in front of the pousada. You can also come by and speak to our team in person. To arrange the crossing in advance, send your request on WhatsApp and wait for the team's confirmation.

  2. The crossing takes 10 to 15 minutes

    The best time to arrive is 10:30 — there is time for the beach, a drink, a slow lunch and a rest before heading back.

  3. You come back whenever you like

    Just tell the team at the Cabana. The last boat leaves at 5 pm, when the team heads home — whoever stays to the end comes back with them.

  4. There is a kitchen at the Cabana

    Grilled fish and prawns, pasta, crêpes, drinks and fresh juices. The crossing is on us; food and drinks are paid there, and we take cards, cash and pix — the Cabana has Starlink internet, so payment works even across the river.

The Cabana is open every day. In heavy rain or a bad tide the crossing may not run — anyone who arranged it beforehand is told; anyone who turns up is told by the team on the spot. Children cross accompanied by a responsible adult, and we have life jackets for anyone who wants one.

Arrange your crossing

Choose when you would like to visit Cabana. You can review your request before opening WhatsApp.

This is the time you would like to arrive at Cabana, in Atins local time.

Optional. The crossing is free for every visitor to Cabana.

Your request needs confirmation from the team. Your crossing is not booked yet.

Around here

Boat meeting point · Deck Beach House

Meet for the crossing at the Deck, on the beach in front of Atins Beach House.

The boat Caranguejo I on the water, with the far bank of the river behind
The Caranguejo I — the boat is ours, and it is the one that takes you over and brings you back.
Destination · Cabana do Caranguejo

Cabana is across the river and can only be reached by boat.

The place, from the boat to the hammock

Cabana do Caranguejo

As it is at the Cabana right now: grilled fish and prawns, pasta, crêpes, drinks and juices. The fish of the day goes up on the chalkboard and prices can change — what counts is what is written there. Tap to enlarge.

Choose your pace

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