Enseada is Portuguese for bay

One of the beaches of Ubatuba (Brazil) is called Enseada: The Portuguese word for bay or cove. There are a few small roads to enter the beach. Almost there, the views of the sea, framed by trees and shrubs, look enchanting.

Enseada is a medium large beach. I never found it to busy. 

Out of season during the week it is quiet and almost empty.  Especially when the weather is not sunny, or even when the clouds keep hanging against the mountain wall of the Serra do Mar and the infamous rain of Ubatuba keep falling. This makes people refer to Ubataba as Uba-chuva (chuva = rain). To me even the darker weather has it's charm. 

On a cloudy day, out of season, you might be alone on the beach.

Some people just go to sit there and look at the waves....

When the weather changes and the weekend is near, the beach changes character completely.  The commerce takes over. The subdued tones of sand and sea are wiped out by the bright colors of the Brahma or Skol (Brazilian beers) chairs and tables.

 Like a ballet dancers the chairs are lined up for action. Let's hope it will stay sunny.

When you leave the beach, don't forget to look back for the last time and try to come back soon.