Barra de Cunhau

 

Beach of calm water where the river Curimatau meets the sea with a fascinating landscape.  Usually deserted.   Excellent running on the beaches with buggies or motocycles.

 
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Baia Formosa -

 

Surrounded by huge cliffs, almost 15 km of ideal surfing. Baía Formosa is the home port for a large fleet of primative sailing fishing craft .. and every year they have a season of tuna.

Baía Formosa is a medium-sized fishing town providing access to some 20 km of stunningly beautiful beach, extending all the way south to the border with Paraíba state.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Pousada dos Golfinhos             Approx.     US$ 25

Pousada Sonho Meu                              US$ 25 - 40

NOTE: It's possible if you bring a hammock to rent a local fisherman's cottage.

South of Baia Formosa -

 

There are several small beach areas that haven't yet been developed for tourism.  The beach is totally unspoiled all the way to Paraíba.

The waves are just big enough to pegar jacaré (body surf) and the area is attracting lots of Brazilian surfers during the summer *. Despite the direct bus service and its growing reputation as a surfing mecca, tourism is still fairly low-key.

* NOTE: Remember, their summer is winter time USA ...........

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December 8, 2005