The area has a small town center with a medical clinic, post office, pharmacies, supermarkets, boutique stores and specialty shops.

Many expats and Brazilian people from other cities choose to live by the lagoon because of its views, safety, nature and quality of life.

[citation needed] Every Saturday and Sunday there is a market on the main square in front of the little bridge with art crafts, vintage items, vinyl discs, organic food, and local honey.

[citation needed] The menus vary from local seafood to pizza, through Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Old Azorean cuisine and sandwiches.

[citation needed] Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, kite surfing and jetskiing are common activities on the lake and at the adjacent beaches there are always surfers in the water regardless of the temperature.