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Fortaleza City Beaches

The main Fortaleza city beaches are Iracema Beach, Meireles Beach
and Murcuripe Beach. This is where you will find the best restaurants hotels and nightclubs. These turquoise ocean beaches make an impressive
backdrop for Fortaleza's attractive waterfront skyline!

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                                                      Aerial view of  Meireles and Mucuripe,  Fortaleza

The boulevard that runs along the Fortaleza city beaches has a tiled promenade for its entire length which makes it ideal for walking or jogging in the early evening! There are "barracas" restaurant-bars scattered along the way where you can relax, enjoy a cold drink and people watch!

Futuro Beach, stretching for 7 km along the southeast perimeter of the
city, is the most popular of the Fortaleza city beaches and unlike the 
others the water is clean and safe for swimming. 
                                                                                                                             

       PRAIA DE IRACEMA

Iracema-beach Iracema Beach is the farthest north of all   the Fortaleza city beaches. With  highest  concentration of restaurants,  night clubs  and bars.                              

 For many couples the evening starts by  watching the sunset from the pier which  the locals call the "Ponte dos Ingleses" 

                      Iracema Beach

Iracema has a wide variety of restaurants and bars. Although some of the fancier places are over priced. The “Estoril"  operates out of what is one of Iracema’s most historic buildings, Rua dos Tabajaras 397, and has excellent regional dishes.

Restaurant-Estoril-IracemaOne of the best pizza parlors in Fortaleza   is "Gabrielle" just across Avenida Almirante Barrosa from the BR gas station.  

The owner is Italian and has been there for many years. People come from all over the city to eat in this special place!  

                     
Estoril Restaurant,  Iracema  

Pirata-Forro-IracemaIracema is well known for its nightlife   with the most popular night clubs on    Rua dos Tabajaras. The neighborhood  gets busier as the evening goes on.  

Iracema Beach is home to the night     club "Pirata" famous for what various publications have called one of the best Monday nights out anywhere!

                     The Pirata, Iracema Beach

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       The Dragão do Mar Cultural Center,  Iracema  

Fortaleza City Cultural Center " Dragão do Mar " is located on Rua Dragão do Mar 81. A hugecomplex that includes a contemporary art museum, planetarium, theatre with live shows and restaurants.  

                                                                                                   
  
      PRAIA DE MEIRELES

meireles beach fortalezaMeireles Beach is centrally located between Mucuripe Beach. Avenida Beira Mar runs along its entire length together with some of city's best hotels.           

Year round people come out in evening   for a wide range of activities. From walking and jogging to just reading the newspaper or watching the sunset.

                                    Meireles Beach

Your choices for places to dine are endless. There are those specializing 
in national and international cuisine, Japanese, Italian, the "barracas" restaurant-bars along the promenade, or the pizza and fast food joints.

Feirinha Artesanato Meireles The "Feirinha de "Beira Mar" Handicrafts Fair is a great place to browse for souvenirs,   post cards and t-shirts.There are handmade dresses,hammocks,table clothes and linens.

Bottles of "cachaça" the local whiskey,  cashews and much more. The local artists   are everywhere selling their paintings and woodcarvings.
               Handicrafts Fair, Fortaleza  

                                                                                                          
      PRAIA DO MUCURIPE             

Mucuripe Beach FortalezaMucuripe Beach is adjacent to Meireles Beach and is the furthest south of the Fortaleza city beaches. 


Walking along the tiled promenade you will see the "jangadas" fishing boats lined up on the beach.

                                     Meireles Beach

As you approach the end of Avenida Beira Mar you find yourself in the middle of an open fish market where people come from all over the city to buy fresh fish, lobster and shrimp. Across the street is one of the most popular "sorvetarias" icecream parlors in Fortaleza. Boasting over 50 flavors! 

Including sherberts! Many of which are made with some of the fruits that are popular here in Ceara! A few local favorites are Açai, Caju, Cupuaçu, Mango and Maracuja. You can experiment before you order. Just point to the flavor of choice and the attendant will put some on the tip of a disposable spoon!  

                                                                                                                           
        
       PRAIA DO FUTURO

Futuro Beach FortalezaPraia do Futuro is the place to go for   anyone who wants to take in the full Fortaleza Beach experience. All you need is your bathing suit, sun block and sandals.

The tables complete with umbrellas are lined up all the way up to the surf. Just sit down order a drink and relax!

                                       Futuro Beach                                

Local favorites are "Água de Cõco" coconut juice, best when served 
in its natural state and the Brazilian national beer "Antartica"! 

agua-de-cocoCrabs-CaranguejosA few of the"Barracas" restaurant 
along Futuro Beach are famous for fresh seafood and live music in the  evening. Two of the most popular dishes are “carenguejos” crabs and "Peixe frito" fried fish!

"Chico Carangueijo" and "Croco Beach" have excellent food, a playground and a pool for children. Both "Barracas are near the lifeguard stations.The under tow on Futuro Beach can be strong and caution should be taken.

If you are planning on wind surfing, kite surfing or other beach activity. 
It may make more sense to book your hotel here on Futuro Beach.

The Vila Gale is the best Hotel in both the 4 & 5 Star Categories on Praia do Futuro. Take a tour of the Vila Gale !!

" The Marbello Ariau " is on the beach with all the comforts of home. Has discounted rates for extended stays. Friendly service and free transport to Iracema in the evening!

                                                                                                                           

          
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