Porto Belo city was a Spanish navy base that attracted pirates from many different nations. Today is one of the most important ecological areas under governmental protection, and is a favored destination of many sea biologists.

Porto Belo glistens before our eyes due to its beauty. The intense green Atlantic vegetation and its natural beaches seduce the visitor like the song of the Sirens.

The cultural makeup of Porto Belo is very diversified and the fishing activity influences the handicraft works. Other kinds of works are also made by the local artisans such as ceramics, wood paintings, nautical pictures, leather works, boat replica and others.

An important handicraft that deserves notice and has an Azorian influence are the famous bobbin lace made by a ladies group that meets in the traditional local mother's club.

The Porto Belo gastronomy is based on the diverse sea species found off its shores, that offers a large variety of delicious dishes. This dishes are usually accompanied by manioc flour gravy and the famous "Cachaça do Pedro Alemão" a type of alcoholic beverage produced in Alto do Perequê a very well known area of the city.