Bathing Resort
Praia Grande is one of 15 counties considered spas by São Paulo state, which complied with certain prerequisites set by State Law. There are other cities that are not spas, they are still tourist resorts. This ensuresstatusto these municipalities a larger budget from the state through the DADE for the promotion of regional tourism. Also, the municipality acquires the right to add your name next to the title of Bathing Resort, term by which is designated by both the municipal official or expedient for the reference state.
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