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Mirante do Pontal do Atalaia
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Drive up for the sunset and nothing else. The cliff faces the right way, the sun drops into the sea behind the islands, and you can see the whole coast from up there. It is ten minutes out of town and everyone has the same idea, so go early enough to park.