 |
Fortaleza City BeachesThe
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!  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
others
the water is clean and safe for swimming. city, is the most popular of the Fortaleza city beaches and unlike the PRAIA DE IRACEMA  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 BeachIracema 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.
Estoril Restaurant, Iracema
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
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
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
Handicrafts
Fair, Fortaleza
 Mucuripe
Beach is adjacent to Meireles
Beach and is the furthest south
of the Fortaleza city beaches.
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
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 If you are planning on
wind surfing, kite surfing or other beach
activity. 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!Return from Fortaleza City Beaches to Fortaleza Beaches
|
One
of the best pizza parlors in Fortaleza
is "Gabrielle" just across Avenida Almirante Barrosa from the BR gas
station. 
Iracema
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. 
Meireles Beach is centrally located between
Mucuripe Beach. Avenida Beira Mar runs along its
entire length together with some of city's best
hotels.
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.
A few of the"Barracas" restaurant 