What is the water and sand quality of the Farol do Pontal Beach?

The coastline of Farol do Pontal Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Farol do Pontal Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Farol do Pontal Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Farol do Pontal Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Farol do Pontal Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Farol do Pontal Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Farol do Pontal Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Farol do Pontal Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Farol do Pontal Beach?

The bar is located right on the Farol do Pontal Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Jaguaribe Praia Restaurante is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Farol do Pontal Beach?

There are 65 places to stay in the Farol do Pontal Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Farol do Pontal Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2425160&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jaguaribe Lodge e Kite</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6280780&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nascer do Sol</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2570636&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Recanto Beija-Flor Kitesurf</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6961048&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tiki Pool's Bungalows</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5985255&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chales Farol Village</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8277867&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Flat com Wi-Fi na Praia Pontal de Maceio CE</a></li></ul>

How far is the Farol do Pontal Beach from parking?

The Farol do Pontal Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Farol do Pontal Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Farol do Pontal Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Grutas Em Pontal located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Farol do Pontal Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Farol do Pontal Beach is May. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Farol do Pontal Beach (Ceara) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach amenities area

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach and the settlement

Photo of Farol do Pontal Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Farol do Pontal - Lighthouse

Farol do Pontal Beach

Praia Farol do Pontal

Maceió, Brazil

#61 out of 75 in Ceará 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Maceio • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Parquinho da Praça

1.5km

Park Manguezal do Canto da Barra

260m

Hiking Area Trilha do Mandacaru

270m

Park Violengue

330m

Hiking Area Praia Bianca

640m

Park Rio Jaguaribe - Barra - Fortim

1.2km

Park Manguezal da Barra

2km

Park Viveiro de camarão no rio

2.1km

Hiking Area Trilha do farol passeios

2.3km

Park Manguezal Brisa da Barra

3.1km

Restaurant Jaguaribe Praia Restaurante

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Barraca Do Fofão

8.8 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant Barraca Paraíso

8.4 - Very good 400m

Restaurant Barraca Por do Sol

7.4 - Good 640m

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante Carneiro

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant CAMARÃO CERVEJEIRO

9.8 - Exceptional 1.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria & Esfiharia Vila Braga

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria - Vila Caiçara

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Bar Show De Bola

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Supermarket Mercadinho Sol Nascente (O Carlos)

1.4km

Bakery Café Zeste - Confeitaria artesanal

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Supermarket Mercadinho o Dié

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto Da Barra

280m

Tourist Attraction Grutas Em Pontal

760m

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Pôr do Sol

800m

Tourist Attraction Praça do Pontal

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Pontal de Maceio Fortim

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia Caribe Cearense

2.1km

Historical Landmark Fortim - Portal de Entrada

5.2km

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About

Farol do Pontal Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 61th place out of 75 beaches in the Ceará region 112.7 km away from its center, the city of Fortaleza. It is one of the beaches of Maceio settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

8.9 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

2.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Maceio • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Parquinho da Praça

1.5km

Park Manguezal do Canto da Barra

260m

Hiking Area Trilha do Mandacaru

270m

Park Violengue

330m

Hiking Area Praia Bianca

640m

Park Rio Jaguaribe - Barra - Fortim

1.2km

Park Manguezal da Barra

2km

Park Viveiro de camarão no rio

2.1km

Hiking Area Trilha do farol passeios

2.3km

Park Manguezal Brisa da Barra

3.1km

Restaurant Jaguaribe Praia Restaurante

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Barraca Do Fofão

8.8 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant Barraca Paraíso

8.4 - Very good 400m

Restaurant Barraca Por do Sol

7.4 - Good 640m

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante Carneiro

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant CAMARÃO CERVEJEIRO

9.8 - Exceptional 1.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria & Esfiharia Vila Braga

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria - Vila Caiçara

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Bar Show De Bola

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Supermarket Mercadinho Sol Nascente (O Carlos)

1.4km

Bakery Café Zeste - Confeitaria artesanal

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Supermarket Mercadinho o Dié

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto Da Barra

280m

Tourist Attraction Grutas Em Pontal

760m

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Pôr do Sol

800m

Tourist Attraction Praça do Pontal

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Pontal de Maceio Fortim

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia Caribe Cearense

2.1km

Historical Landmark Fortim - Portal de Entrada

5.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Maceio • 640m from center

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Maceio • 1.8km

Main locality of province

Fortaleza • 112.7km

Transport

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MVF • 98.4km

Bus Station

Terminal Municipal Várzea (Futuro) • 16.6km

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Playground Parquinho da Praça

Park Manguezal do Canto da Barra

Hiking Area Trilha do Mandacaru

Park Violengue

Hiking Area Praia Bianca

Park Rio Jaguaribe - Barra - Fortim

Park Manguezal da Barra

Park Viveiro de camarão no rio

Hiking Area Trilha do farol passeios

Park Manguezal Brisa da Barra

Restaurant Jaguaribe Praia Restaurante

Restaurant Barraca Do Fofão

Restaurant Barraca Paraíso

Restaurant Barraca Por do Sol

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante Carneiro

Restaurant CAMARÃO CERVEJEIRO

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria & Esfiharia Vila Braga

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria - Vila Caiçara

Bar Bar Show De Bola

Supermarket Mercadinho Sol Nascente (O Carlos)

Bakery Café Zeste - Confeitaria artesanal

Supermarket Mercadinho o Dié

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto Da Barra

Tourist Attraction Grutas Em Pontal

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Pôr do Sol

Tourist Attraction Praça do Pontal

Tourist Attraction Pontal de Maceio Fortim

Tourist Attraction Praia Caribe Cearense

Historical Landmark Fortim - Portal de Entrada

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Weather

Maceio, Ceará,

Playground Parquinho da Praça

Park Manguezal do Canto da Barra

Hiking Area Trilha do Mandacaru

Park Violengue

Hiking Area Praia Bianca

Park Rio Jaguaribe - Barra - Fortim

Park Manguezal da Barra

Park Viveiro de camarão no rio

Hiking Area Trilha do farol passeios

Park Manguezal Brisa da Barra

Restaurant Jaguaribe Praia Restaurante

Restaurant Barraca Do Fofão

Restaurant Barraca Paraíso

Restaurant Barraca Por do Sol

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante Carneiro

Restaurant CAMARÃO CERVEJEIRO

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria & Esfiharia Vila Braga

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria - Vila Caiçara

Bar Bar Show De Bola

Supermarket Mercadinho Sol Nascente (O Carlos)

Bakery Café Zeste - Confeitaria artesanal

Supermarket Mercadinho o Dié

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto Da Barra

Tourist Attraction Grutas Em Pontal

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Pôr do Sol

Tourist Attraction Praça do Pontal

Tourist Attraction Pontal de Maceio Fortim

Tourist Attraction Praia Caribe Cearense

Historical Landmark Fortim - Portal de Entrada

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