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About Ceará

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Ceará attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Ceará Best beaches

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Arpoeiras Beach
Arpoeiras Beach
Arpoeiras Beach
Good for Relax
Praia de Arpoeiras

Arpoeiras Beach

Ilha dos Coqueiros 5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Pedra Rachada Beach
Pedra Rachada Beach
Pedra Rachada Beach
Good for Relax
Praia da Pedra Rachada

Pedra Rachada Beach

Paracuru 2.6 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Almofala Beach
Almofala Beach
Almofala Beach
Good for Relax
Praia de Almofala

Almofala Beach

Almofala 1 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Bica Beach
Bica Beach
Bica Beach
Good for Relax
Praia da Bica

Bica Beach

Paracuru 0.6 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3.8 Amenities index
Volta do Rio Beach
Volta do Rio Beach
Volta do Rio Beach
Good for Relax
Praia de Volta do Rio

Volta do Rio Beach

Volta do Rio 0.8 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Porto de Galinhas Beach
Porto de Galinhas Beach
Porto de Galinhas Beach
Good for Relax
Praia de Porto de Galinhas

Porto de Galinhas Beach

Porto das Dunas 0.9 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Ceará beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 75 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Ceará.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Ceará

Praia Beach
Praia do Prea

Praia Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Prea 1 km
Barrinha Beach
Praia de Barrinha

Barrinha Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Castelhano 2.2 km
Baleia Beach
Praia da Baleia

Baleia Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Baleia 0.2 km
Pedra do Meio Beach
Praia da Pedra do Meio

Pedra do Meio Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Paracuru 1.3 km
Pedra do Frade Beach
Pedra do Frade

Pedra do Frade Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Mangue Seco 10.2 km
Farol do Trapia Beach
Praia do Farol do Trapia

Farol do Trapia Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Camocim 5.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Ceará

Lagoinha Beach
Praia de Lagoinha

Lagoinha Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Brazil, Lagoinha 1.1 km
Moitas Beach
Praia de Moitas

Moitas Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Brazil, Moitas 0.6 km
Beach of Pico das Almas
Praia de Pico das Almas

Beach of Pico das Almas
8.1
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Brazil, Canto Verde 1.8 km
Future Beach
Praia do Futuro

Future Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Brazil, Abreulandia 8.1 km
Pecem Beach
Praia do Pecem

Pecem Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Brazil, Pecem 0.4 km
Mucuripe Beach
Praia do Mucuripe

Mucuripe Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Fortaleza 6.9 km
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Beaches with shade in Ceará

Cumbuco Beach
Praia de Cumbuco

Cumbuco Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Lagoa do Barro 1.2 km
Meireles Beach
Praia de Meireles

Meireles Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Fortaleza 2.2 km
Picos Beach
Praia de Picos

Picos Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Redonda 3.5 km
Cumbuco Beach II
Praia do Cumbuco II

Cumbuco Beach II
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Parnamirim 1.4 km
Redonda Beach
Praia Redonda

Redonda Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Redonda 0.5 km
Barrinha Beach
Praia da Barrinha

Barrinha Beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Mutamba 1.7 km
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Long beaches in Ceará

Principal de Jeri Beach
Praia Principal de Jeri

Principal de Jeri Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Brazil, Mangue Seco 7.6 km
Maceio Beach
Praia de Camocim

Maceio Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Maceio 0.1 km
Flexeiras Beach
Praia de Flexeiras

Flexeiras Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Flecheiras 0.1 km
Malhada Beach
Praia da Malhada

Malhada Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Brazil, Mangue Seco 8.1 km
Beach Barra Do Cauipe
Praia de Barra Do Cauipe

Beach Barra Do Cauipe
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Barra do Cauipe 0.3 km
Ronco do Mar Beach
Praia do Ronco do Mar

Ronco do Mar Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Paracuru 1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Ceará

Vitoria Beach
Praia Da Vitoria

Vitoria Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Mangue Seco 9.5 km
Espraiado Beach
Praia das dunas

Espraiado Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Espraiado 2.2 km
Almas Beach
Praia Das Almas.

Almas Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Paracuru 1.7 km
Pacheco Beach
Praia do Pacheco

Pacheco Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Brazil, Parque Deodato Martins 2.2 km
Retiro Grande Beach
Praia do Retiro Grande

Retiro Grande Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Ponta Grossa 3.3 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Ceará

Taiba Bay
Praia do Taiba

Taiba Bay
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Taiba 2.5 km
Praia de Beberibe

Praia de Beberibe
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Morro Branco 2 km
Embuaca Beach
Praia de Embuaca

Embuaca Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Emboaca 0.4 km
Taiba Beach
Praia deTaiba

Taiba Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Taiba 0.5 km
Barra do Ceará Beach
Praia da Barra do Ceara

Barra do Ceará Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Porto do Barco 3.7 km
Patos Beach
Praia de Patos

Patos Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Patos 2 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Ceará, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 48.
  • An important clarification, 26 beaches in the state have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Ceará is less than 500 meters. 75 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Ceará beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Ceará's beaches

Arpoeiras Beach
9 Luis Padre

This beach is an excellent spot for a family walk. I would like to express my gratitude to the team at the Neo tent for a job well done.

Pedra Rachada Beach
10 Valel

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Porto de Galinhas Beach
10 Atherton Janielle

The stunning Fishermen's beach is a sight to behold. Its beauty is truly captivating and leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits.

Presidio Beach
10 Luisa Silva

This beach is top-notch.

Barraca Beach
10 Vitrania Zephyr

This hut in Morro Branco is of exceptional quality! I absolutely adore the service and the high standard of the food.

Caponga Beach
10 Larissa Silva

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 9 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Ceará? In total there are 75 beaches and the most popular is Principal de Jeri Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Ceará

Balbino Beach
Praia do Balbino

Balbino Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brazil, Balbino 0.7 km
Sabiaguaba Beach
Praia de Sabiaguaba

Sabiaguaba Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Abreulandia 0.3 km
Almofala Beach
Praia de Almofala

Almofala Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Almofala 1 km
Caponga Beach
Praia da Caponga

Caponga Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Caponga 0.9 km
Barra Nova Beach
Praia de Barra Nova

Barra Nova Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Brazil, Barra Nova 0.3 km
Apiques Beach
Praia de Apiques

Apiques Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Brazil, Apiques 0 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Ceará?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Ceará, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 75 beaches in total, of which about 27 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Ceará, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Ceará?

Most of the beaches located in Ceará are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Ceará?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Ceará?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Ceará by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Ceará are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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