The north coast of Alagoas is known as the Coral Coast, it has the second largest coral reef in the world. There are 130 km highlighted by the green of the coconut trees and the intense blue of the sea. The exuberance of the natural pools and biodiversity of marine […]
The south coast of Alagoas is known as the Region of the Lagoons and Seas of the South. Nature spared no effort when it favored this part of Alagoas. There are vast coconut groves, paradisiacal beaches, lagoons and rivers that meet the sea in an image of pure magic. In […]
Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is held annually in the three days before Lent. Introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, it was known as Entrudo in the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, games were played with limes and lemons, or throwing […]
The Northeast Region is the third largest region in Brazil and the largest in number of states, it has nine: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177km², similar to the area of Mongolia. The region has 3,338km of beaches, […]
Piaҫabuҫu, in Alagoas, is located on the left bank of the São Francisco River, very close to its mouth, and its main attraction is the river. Going by boat or buggy to the point where the waters of the Velho Chico meet the sea is a must. The beach of […]
Piranhas is a colonial town bathed by the São Francisco river and pure charm, with its old colourful houses. Dom Pedro II was also charmed by it and spent a good deal of time here – according to the bad language, he was also charmed by a local nobleman. In […]
Penedo in Alagoas was founded in 1565 and is a page in the history of colonial Brazil. Built on the banks of the São Francisco River, it preserves an enviable architectural ensemble in which stand out: the Sete de Setembro Theatre, from the 19th century, and the 18th century churches, […]
Maragogi is a municipality on the North Coast of Alagoas. Maragogi is halfway between Recife and Maceió – it is 130 kilometres from both. In Maragogi there are three natural pools that are six kilometres from the coast and the ride is very quiet, the catamaran goes very slowly and […]
Japaratinga is located in the north coast of Alagoas, in the middle of the Costa dos Corais, between Maceió and Recife, making it easy to reach from these two important capitals of the Brazilian northeast. While Maragogi (only 10 km or 20 minutes by car separate the two cities) receives […]
With just over 20 km, the stretch of the Alagoas coast formed by Barra do Camaragibe, São Miguel dos Milagres and Porto de Pedras is the perfect destination to escape mass tourism. Most of the inns are close to the sand – with their stylish decor and cosy service, they […]
Barra de Santo Antônio in Alagoas has several options of beaches to please all tastes, from those who seek more tranquility to those who seek more agitation. As in most of the beaches in Alagoas, one is more beautiful than the other, with crystal clear waters, fine sands, coral reefs […]
The municipality of Barra de São Miguel in Alagoas is home to one of Maceio’s favourite beach resorts, Praia do Gunga, where the sea meets Lagoa do Roteiro. Barra de São Miguel also has the Kenoa Exclusive Beach & Resort. There is a good structure of restaurants and craft stalls […]
Marechal Deodoro has a beach that is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, Praia do Francês, as well as a historic centre where you can find colonial houses, baroque churches and neoclassical buildings. With the name of Marechal Deodoro, in honour of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, from […]
Anyone arriving in the city of Maceió is immediately impressed by the bewildering beauty of the waters that surround it – the verdant sea and the Mundaú lagoon. The beaches and walks are the main tourist attractions of the city. Taking a raft trip to the natural pools of Pajuçara […]
Alagoas has a territory of 27,700 square kilometres, roughly the size of Haiti. The Alagoas coastline is only 230 kilometres long, and yet the state’s strong point in terms of tourism are the beach towns. Also, with crystal clear blue beaches, white sand, coconut palms, natural pools, the beaches had […]
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