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Maragogi, Japaratinga, Porto das Pedras and São Miguel dos Milagres belong to Costa dos Corais in the north coast of Alagoas and has vast coconut groves, beautiful beaches of fine sand, a sea of warm waters inhabited by extensive coral reefs and, of course, sun… lots of sun. 

The municipalities of the region reveal true treasures formed by natural pools, rivers, old mills, rich cuisine, folkloric and artistic manifestations, as well as a lot of hospitality.

The northeastern coast has several beautiful cities and in Alagoas there are different beach towns that are a delight to rest.

Maragogi and its surroundings are part of the so-called Costa dos Corais, an environmental protection area that extends for about 120 km along the coast and is home to beautiful beaches, with warm waters, coconut trees as far as the eye can see and many natural pools.

Some destinations in the region are better known, others are still little explored and all have in common a stunning beauty.

If your destination is Maragogi, you can travel through Maceió Airport – Zumbi dos Palmares (MCZ) or through Recife Airport – Guararapes/Gilberto Freyre (REC), since the city of Maragogi is halfway between the two capitals.

Maragogi is a city in the state of Alagoas, in northeastern Brazil; the city is about 124 km from Maceió and about 130 km from Recife

From the capitals Recife or Maceió you can go by land with a rental car or a transfer to the city. Due to the greater offer of flights, it may be more convenient to arrive in the region through Recife Airport. That’s what we did on our last trip. We picked up the rental car at the airport and drove to Maragogi.

The main activities in the city are focused on the sea, which has beautiful colors in the region!

You can enjoy the beaches, take a trip to its natural pools or a buggy ride. It is important to emphasize that Maragogi is a small town, it does not have many tourist spots or obligations, the best thing there is to really rest.

Videos “The Beaches of Maragogi”

Main beaches and neighboring towns of Maragogi

The greenish color, like the Caribbean, is usually a strong mark of the place, but the beaches are very different between low and high tide.

At low tide the beaches gain a long stretch of sand, since the sea is “pulled” into the ocean and it is possible to walk several meters in an area that during the high tide period is occupied by water.

During this period the sea is also shallower and this is when we can notice the sandbanks and natural pools on some beaches.

Maragogi Beach

It is the main beach of the village, where the main restaurants of the city are located.

It is not usually frequented by tourists and does not demonstrate all the beauty that the region offers, but from it depart the tours to the natural pools.

This beach is in the center of town, has commerce around, craft market and many nearby inns. You can use it as a reference point for a good location.

Praia de Xaréu

Xaréu is a beach about 8km from the center of Maragogi.

It is close to a small village with summer houses and does not have much commerce on the sand or much movement of bathers during the week, making it ideal for those traveling in search of tranquility;

This beach of crystal clear and warm waters differs from other beaches of Maragogi by forming a kind of lagoon at low tide. At the time when the sea is empty, it is possible to walk several meters “inside the sea”, with a super low water level.

Praia de Xaréu em Maragogi

It is due to this low water level that many people go to the place to cool off and buggys make tours with a stop there.

As the beach is protected by a coral reef, it is quiet and offers no danger, its waves are weak.

When the “lagoon” is formed, the place is ideal to take children or to put your beach chair in the sea and be able to cool your feet. If you want to stay in the “lagoon”, avoid taking belongings that can not be wet.

Barra Grande Beach

Barra Grande is one of the coolest beaches in Maragogi. Its waters are clear, calm, ideal for families with children or for those who prefer to enjoy a pool-style sea.

The beautiful color that attracts tourists from different cities remains in this region and gets even better if you reach the galleys of Barra Grande.

A trip to the place is usually in the plans of tourists visiting the city, especially when the tide is dry.

This beach is great at low tide, because at this time it becomes possible to enjoy a sandbank that is next to the beach.

Locals also say that this sandbank can give access to the natural pools of Barra Grande, which is usually accessed by boat.

The pools are about 1km into the sea and the sandbank allows even people who do not know how to swim to reach the pools without much effort – all this, of course, at low tide (0.0).

If you want to visit the pools of Barra Grande through the sandbar, be sure to check the tide table and make the crossing on the day and time of the lowest tide – go a little before the time of the low tide apex and return some time later so as not to catch the tide filling.

See Barra Grande beach in Alagoas has a paradisiacal setting

Moses’ Path

The name refers to the biblical passage of Moses when opening the Red Sea and in Maragogi it is a sandbank located on Barra Grande Beach.

Caminho de Moisés na praia de Barra Grande AL

The site is only apparent at low tide and allows visitors to walk many meters into the sea, always walking over the sandbar. It is necessary to check the tide table to be able to visit Caminho de Moisés at the right time!

The place is beautiful and really very different… around it the water is very shallow, ideal for those with children.

Antunes Beach

Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Maragogi, it has the structure of some stalls that sell food and drinks.

It is suitable for those looking for a little structure by the sea, since in most of the beaches in the region there is no commerce. Antunes has some very nice scenery to take pictures and so it is a constant stop on buggy rides.

Praia de Antunes em Maragogi

The beach of Antunes, which is between the beaches of Barra Grande and Dourado, is located on the coast of Maragogi, and is nationally famous for its blue water pools, a beautiful and unique setting.

It is worth noting that one of the main features of Antunes beach are the sand banks, which form during low tide. At these times, it is possible to walk into the sea.

Municipality of Japaratinga and its beaches

Japaratinga is a neighboring municipality to Maragogi, Japaratinga is an old fishing colony, with about 5 beaches.

It is a little explored destination and still little known by most tourists, but it is beautiful!

Município de Japaratinga em Alagoas

The place has natural pools, sand banks and a lot of tranquility … it is ideal for those who want peace.

Recently, Japaratinga Lounge Resort was inaugurated there, an all inclusive resort of the same group as Salinas Maragogi.

Japaratinga Beach

Japaratinga Beach is the main beach in town and the busiest as well. It has a wide strip of sand, ideal for spending the day enjoying the sea.

It has a huge strip of coconut trees that brings a special look to the beach and yields excellent photos. In addition, the beach has colorful cliffs that reach up to 20 meters high;

And for receiving many visitors, Japaratinga Beach has an excellent infrastructure, with great bars and restaurants serving fresh seafood dishes.

Bitingui Beach

Bitingui Beach is one of the most beloved beaches in Japaratinga. It has a horseshoe shape, being surrounded by coconut trees that bring an incredible look to the beach.

It has dark sands bathed by a calm and quiet sea with reef formations near the shore.

Around the beach there are several summer houses and cliffs.

This is one of the most suitable beaches for diving or to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Barreiras do Boqueirão Beach

Barreiras do Boqueirão beach is one of the last beaches of Japaratinga and has an incredible view.

It is bathed by a clear sea, where beautiful natural pools are formed at low tide;

The beach climate is perfect for enjoying a day by the sea. The sand is clear, surrounded by barriers and coconut trees that complete the beautiful scenery.

In addition, this is a good beach to enjoy all day, since there are several bars and restaurants serving fresh seafood dishes, such as crabs and lobsters.

Praia do Pontal

Pontal beach is ideal for those who want tranquility and rest. It has a calm and clear sea, and the sand there is fine forming an incredible scenery.

Access to it is by ferry, crossing the Manguaba River in Porto de Pedras. And the great highlight is that on this beach there is the meeting of the Manguaba River with the sea.

Boqueirão Beach

Boqueirão beach is ideal for those who want a quiet and practically deserted beach;

The sands on this beach are fine in some places and stony in others, and in some parts the sea is very rough bringing a wilder look to the beach.

Praia do Patacho in Porto das Pedras

Praia do Patacho is actually in Porto das Pedras, neighboring Maragogi.

It is a place with thousands of coconut trees on the seashore, without commerce and with a lot of tranquility.

Praia do Patacho em Porto de Pedras

It is ideal for those who want to relax and spend a day on a paradisiacal beach.

Many people consider it one of the best beaches in the Northeast. It really impresses with its beauty, pools and the huge amount of coconut trees.

Municipality of São Miguel dos Milagres and its beaches

Increasingly famous, São Miguel dos Milagres is a neighboring town to Maragogi and is considered one of the first settlements of Alagoas.

The beach of São Miguel dos Milagres has a good structure, restaurants and also its own inns.

It is a beautiful place, either to enjoy for a single day or to stay there.

The place offers a lot of tranquility, has beautiful pools and a crystal clear sea, worthy of the title of Brazilian Caribbean.

São Miguel dos Milagres em Alagoas

Praia do Toque

One of the best known beaches in the region, Praia do Toque has white sand, blue sea and warm waters that please tourists.

Praia do Porto da Rua

For those who want a little more structure with restaurants and inns, the tip is Porto da Rua beach. The sea is warm and crystal clear, but the place is busier than the neighboring beaches.

Riacho Beach

It is a 30-minute walk from the center. It is one of the most photogenic beaches, with sloping coconut trees composing the landscape.

Tourism and Travel Guide of Alagoas and the Northeast.