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The paradisiacal scenery of Barra Grande beach is all you need for your next vacation.
Destination of many Brazilians who love to sunbathe in front of the sea, the north coast of Alagoas draws attention for its spectacular landscapes.
There are beaches often compared to the Caribbean and the best destinations in the Northeast to visit.
That is why we have prepared a guide for you to get to know Barra Grande Beach, the beach in Alagoas that is a hit among tourists.
Praia de Barra Grande em Alagoas
Check now how to get there, the main tours and the best time of the year to visit this paradise on earth!
Where is Barra Grande Beach
Barra Grande is located in the municipality of Maragogi, between the beaches of Antunes and Burgalhau, on the North coast, 125 km from Maceió, capital of Alagoas.
Barra Grande beach is located in Maragogi, a municipality 129 km from the capital Maceió, the Barra Grande Beach is one of the most sought after destinations by tourists visiting Alagoas.
The city is one of the 10 amazing destinations in Brazil to travel in the summer and much of this is due to Barra Grande.
The quietness of the village, the sea and the incredible tours make Barra Grande Beach an unforgettable trip. Depending on how the tide is, you can vary a lot in the tours, from the quietest to those full of adventure.
How to get to Barra Grande beach
You can get to Barra Grande by landing at the airport of Maceió or Recife, so you can choose the best cost benefit when buying the ticket. If you land in Maceió, it is 130 km to Maragogi. From Recife it is even closer, 123 km.
The journey from the airport to Maragogi, and consequently to Barra Grande Beach, can be done by car, renting one at the airport itself, which will give you more mobility to move around the city.
It is also possible to make the journey by bus. Regardless of the airport you land at, it is a 2.5-hour drive.
Best time of year to visit
The beaches of Maragogi are best visited in summer and during the dry season, between October and March. According to forecasts. In these months temperatures tend to rise and there is less risk of rain.
In the dry season, the beaches, and especially Barra Grande Beach, have a calmer sea, clearer and more crystalline waters and the tide tends to be lower. All this enhances the natural beauty of the place.
Main attractions
Undoubtedly the main attractions of Barra Grande Beach are the Galés, have you heard of them? This is how the natural pools of Maragogi are known, and the Galés of Barra Grande Beach are a spectacle apart.
The coral reefs form within the sea, about a kilometer from the coast, natural pools where you can dive with the fish and enjoy a calm sea of crystal clear waters. Just take a boat and meet the scenery that is a postcard of Alagoas.
Options of tours
As we have already mentioned, it is possible to vary a lot in the tours in Barra Grande, depending on the tide. So, when planning your trip, we advise you to check the “Maragogi Tide Table” to see how the sea will be in the desired period.
If you like tranquility, Barra Grande Beach has delicious natural pools and the Caminho de Moisés, which are only visible at low tide. So to check out these natural spectacles, the ideal is to catch a tide of 0.3 to enjoy a lot.
But if you like movement and excitement, the high tide provides you with several possibilities of water sports for you to practice, such as… Check out some options!
Barra Grande Beach
Barra Grande Beach is located in a small fishing village, which makes the place a calm and peaceful destination.
The large expanse of sand, the coconut trees that adorn the coast, the calm sea and the crystal clear waters make the perfect combo of the paradise beach.
Add to all this the mild temperature, because of the shade of the coconut trees, and the little agitation, due to the low infrastructure of bars and tents, and BINGO: you have in Barra Grande the most desired beach in Brazil.
Moses Path
As if everything that we have already mentioned of incredible in the Barra Grande beach was not enough, once a day, when the tide goes down between -0.1 and 0.3, a sandbank nicknamed Caminho de Moisés appears inside the sea.
Caminho de Moisés na praia de Barra Grande AL
It is 2,000 meters into the ocean of a sand path that divides the sea in two. Because of its characteristic, when it was baptized it was influenced by the biblical story of the prophet who did exactly the same thing: he divided the sea in half.
Water Sports
Tired of the calm and really want to get moving? The Barra Grande Beach offers you the practice of sports inside the sea.
That’s right! You can bet on the practice of kayaking, sailing and even diving with all the necessary safety.
What to do at night
At night, Barra Grande Beach is even quieter. So, if you are looking for bars and good restaurants, it is worth going to the center of Maragogi and getting to know the establishments there.
Alagoas and Northeast Travel and Tourism Guide
