10 beaches in the Brazilian Northeast that leave the Caribbean to shame

Brazil is a beautiful country, with stunning landscapes on the coast, in the mountains, in the cerrado, in the sertão, in the forests and even in the big cities. How about appreciating all this exuberance and, the next time you feel like spending a few days on a paradisiacal beach, bet on the Northeast of the country? The region has wonderful scenarios that leave the Caribbean beaches in the slipper – and you don’t even need to have your passport up to date to enjoy the sea and the view.

Check out 13 beaches in the Brazilian Northeast that are worth your next vacation.

Patacho Beach, in São Miguel dos Milagres (AL)

On the north coast of Alagoas, Praia do Patacho has turquoise blue water and many, many coconut trees scattered along its white sand. When the tide goes out, the view changes and natural pools of warm water appear. At these times, it is possible to walk inside where the sea would be. A beach two (scenarios) in one.

Espelho Beach, in Porto Seguro (BA)

During very sunny days, its waters have tones that vary from green to crystalline blue; on full moon nights, they reflect the satellite’s brightness and spread an incredible glow over the place. You can understand why the name is Praia do Espelho, right? To view all this from above, you can go to a lookout point on the cliffs. If you want to dive, boat trips leave from there to the coral reefs in the region. And, when the tide is low, it’s worth a short walk to the neighboring beaches: Setiquara, Praia do Outeiro and Jacumã.

Jericoacoara Beach, in Jijoca de Jericoacoara (CE)

The most striking image of Praia de Jericoacoara is the one in the photo above: the possibility of relaxing in a hammock over the sea. Is there anything better when all we want is to disconnect from the crazy city life? In the region there are also lakes and dunes, in addition to a very complete structure of restaurants, accommodation and tours.

Igarapé Grande Beach, in Turiaçu (MA)

On the north coast of Turiaçu is the most beautiful beach in the city and one of the most loved by locals: Igarapé Grande. There are almost 20 km of sand and a super blue sea that can have waves of up to 3 meters at high tide. The landscape has dunes, coconut trees and natural pools.

Tambaba Beach, in Conde (PB)

Just 30 km from João Pessoa, capital of Paraíba, is Praia de Tambaba. There are cliffs, restinga, coconut trees and naked people. You read that right: the beach is a meeting point for nudists, so it’s common to see people swimming or walking back and forth without clothes. But nudity is not mandatory, okay? If you don’t have problems with that, you’ll enjoy a beautiful beach, one of the most beautiful in Brazil.

Sancho Bay, in Fernando de Noronha (PE)

It has been on the list of the most beautiful beaches in the world a few times. And it was not for nothing: Baía do Sancho has that white sand that everyone loves, clean and warm waters and a marine fauna that will take the breath away of diving lovers. It can be reached by car or by boat – by water, tourists have the chance to see dolphins and turtles. Just inquire before going, because at certain times of the year access is restricted at certain times, for the protection of animals.

Carneiros Beach, in Tamandaré (PE)

Rustic in the right measure for tourists coming from any day-to-day reality, Praia dos Carneiros is ten kilometers from the center of Tamandaré. To reach its deserted sands, there are two alternatives: go by car (half the way is on a paved road and the other half is on dirt ground) or walking (it takes about 40 minutes). The long way is worth it: there are 8 km of coastline, with the sea that mixes with a river of green waters when the tide is high, clear and clean sand, coconut trees and more coconut trees. Among the local activities there are horseback riding, stand-up paddle lessons, kayaking, rafting and catamaran rides. In low season, the itinerary includes trips to the mangrove areas.

Barra Grande Beach, in Cajueiro da Praia (PI)

Unlike the other beaches, which have white sand, Praia de Barra Grande has a large stretch of golden sand, where the transparent sea ends in agitated waves. The place is known for attracting kite surfers. If this is your vibe, take the opportunity to radicalize; if not, it’s a beautiful sight to behold. At the end of the day, taking a walk along the sand is a very pleasant and beautiful program.

Praia do Amor, in Praia da Pipa (RN)

The name of the beach is visually understandable: the design of the waters of Praia do Amor when they reach the sand is in the shape of a heart. The bottom of the sea is made of stones and you can even surf there (the neighboring beach, Afogados, is a surfers’ point), although the climate is more relaxed. Those who go to Praia do Amor do not need to worry about taking anything, as the structure of tents supplies tourists very well.

Praia do Saco, in Estancia (SE)

Short in length, but with a considerable stretch of sand, Praia do Saco provides tourists with a view of the immensity of the blue sea on one side and of many coconut trees on the other (inside). The sea has almost no waves, which makes it perfect for staying in the water and relaxing for a long time.