Vitória Bay: Brazil's Most Beautiful Island Capital
Vitória is built on an island in a sheltered bay surrounded by mangroves, smaller islands, and the mountains of Espírito Santo — one of Brazil's most scenic capital cities, consistently overlooked by tourists
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Ilha do Boi Waterfront
The exclusive island of Ilha do Boi – connected to Vitória by a bridge – has the most dramatic bay views of any residential area in the city; the waterfront restaurants provide panoramic views of the mangroves and bay
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Vitória Bay Sunset
Vitória Bay at sunset — the islands silhouetted against the orange sky, the boats at anchor and the mountains behind the city — is one of southeastern Brazil's most beautiful evening landscapes
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Mangrove ecosystem in the bay
The mangroves that line the bay and channels between Vitória's islands are a protected ecosystem — boat trips into the mangrove channels reveal a haven for urban wildlife with crabs, herons and kingfishers
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Third Bridge (Terceira Ponte)
The Terceira Ponte connecting Vitória to Vila Velha – one of Brazil's longest bridges – offers views of the entire bay system and is an engineering landmark that defines the city's urban geography
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Cais do Porto Historic Waterfront
The historic waterfront of Vitória – where the Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale) iron ore terminal once operated – is being transformed into a cultural and recreational area
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Vila Velha Across the Bay
The historic town of Vila Velha on the opposite bank - with the Convento da Penha on its hill - is visible from Vitória's beach; The pilgrimage church of Penha dominates the landscape over the water