- Pôr do Sol Dune: This tall dune at the west end of the beach is the sight everyone searches for. Locals and travelers climb it every evening, drinks in hand, and capoeira circles sometimes form at the base. Arrive early to find a spot on the crest.
- Pedra Furada: A rock arch carved by the sea, a walk of about an hour along the shore from town at low tide. The hole in the cliff glows at certain hours, and the walk passes quiet sand with few people.
- Lagoa do Paraíso: A freshwater lagoon behind the dunes, with hammocks set in the shallows so you can drink a cold beer while sitting in the water. The color shifts from green to turquoise with the season. Kite students use the shallows when the wind is up.
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing: The steady wind and flat water make the lagoon areas suited to learning.
- Pôr do Sol Dune: This tall dune at the west end of the beach is the sight everyone searches for. Locals and travelers climb it every evening, drinks in hand, and capoeira circles sometimes form at the base. Arrive early to find a spot on the crest.
- Pedra Furada: A rock arch carved by the sea, a walk of about an hour along the shore from town at low tide. The hole in the cliff glows at certain hours, and the walk passes quiet sand with few people.
- Lagoa do Paraíso: A freshwater lagoon behind the dunes, with hammocks set in the shallows so you can drink a cold beer while sitting in the water. The color shifts from green to turquoise with the season. Kite students use the shallows when the wind is up.
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing: The steady wind and flat water make the lagoon areas suited to learning. Schools in town run lessons, and the main beach offers more advanced waves for those who ride well.
- Rua Principal and forró nights: The sandy main street fills after dark with crepe stands, live music and dancing. It is a casual night, with no need to dress up, and it is where you will meet fellow travelers.
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