Gravatá headland, on the right side of Praia Mole, is in danger. Also known as the dragon’s head, it is a protect area where you find a beautiful small beach, archeological sites and also a good takeoff for paragliding. It came to my atention through the website SOS gravata that the place is under threat due to real state speculation. There are plans to build in the area, maybe a resort, destroying what is one of the most beautiful parts in the island.
The trail, commonly used by fisherman and hikers, over the last years has been paved in the entrance as an attempt to make it a public road.
The SOS Gravatá moviment is organizing an event in Praia Mole this Sunday to call attention to the problem. Surf contest, musical concert and ecological hiking are some highlights of it.
I have enjoyed Gravatá for some time, either flying over or hiking to the rocks. It is a magical place that transmits a good feeling. It makes me sad that the greed of man want to take bulldozers to destroy it.
What is going on with those real state people ? It is not a matter of being materialist but looking at the planet conditions and reflect that we are putting fire on our own house.
My message on this post is to save not only the Gravatá but all places that are in danger in Santa Catarina island. Corruption is taking our right to enjoy public spaces.