Surrounding areas and the West Coast Beaches
Where pristine shorelines and extreme sports live side by side in perfect harmony.
Lagoinha
Lagoinha is located just a few kilometres to the south of Trairi and is recognised for its yellow sandy beaches and charming town. Kitesurfing is the predominant sport, attracting thousands of keen enthusiasts each year, from professionals to first timers. It is also possible to rent 4x4, ATV’s, quads and buggies that you can ride along the beaches. Lagoinha is a place that international tourists and Brazilians go to spend their holidays, and enjoy the beach.
Cumbuco
Cumbuco is well known fishing village just half an hour from Fortaleza. Known for its excellent beaches and cozy atmosphere, Cumbuco is popular with wind and kitesurfers and is an easy destination for locals from Fortaleza especially those with children. Although Cumbuco is looking a little worn around the edges nowadays it still remains a pleasant fishing village in which to spend a couple of days relaxing on the beach, jet skiing or wind surfing before dining at one of the typical pousadas where you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara or Jeri to the locals is a couple of hours north of Coral Lake and Beach Club and is recognised as one of the windiest places on earth. When viewing Jeri from the ocean, it is reminiscent of the Nile, with sandy deserts blending with lush palm groves stretching some 56 kilometres along the coast. Jericoacoara is a beautiful location for a few days, a town where you can enjoy a hectic nightlife amongst the charming bars and restaurants or visit Forró Street, the centre of traditional dance music which so enthuses the locals and the visitors
Flecheiras - Praia de Flexeiras
The main attractions at Flexeiras are the natural swimming pools formed by the reefs at low tide and the blue lagoons that sit, nestled amongst the sculptured sand dunes along the coast. Clear and calm waters offer great snorkelling and scuba diving for those who prefer to be in the water as against on top of it. The cosmopolitan atmosphere continues throughout the year as tourists from around the world meet to exchange stories and greet old friends.
Flexeiras is a very popular kite surfing destination and caters for sports enthusiasts and families with an endless choice of bars, restaurants and a Five Star Hotel the Orixas.
Mundaú - Praia Mundaú [Mundaú Beach]
Just 17 km from Trairi you will discover the coconut palms lining Mundaú beach. The natural elements of Mother Nature combining to create a rare beauty: the river, the sea, the dunes and the coconut trees which over look and surround a beautiful bay which in turn is protected by a coral reef keeping the warm waters calm and crystal clear.
The sand dunes and coconut palms beautify the coastal scenery and it is the ideal location to watch the boats and canoes as they slide softly along in the distance or experience the beautiful sunrises, as the first rays amplify the blue and green nuances of the Atlantic waters.
Guajirú
Just 800 metres from the Trairi, via the new asphalted road, Guajirú boasts white dunes and wide sandy beaches surrounded by coconut palms. It is the perfect place for families who enjoy safe bathing, clean beaches and the opportunity to watch the local craftsmen as they magically create beautiful adornment pieces. Several comfortable pousadas and inns accommodate tourists and a handful of local restaurants offer traditional meals and beverages.
