Beautiful Sandy Beaches

Paraíba's coastline features a diverse range of shorelines, from the calm, shallow waters of Camboinha and Formosa in the north to the dramatic red sandstone cliffs of Pitimbu in the south. This selection includes the protected manatee habitat at Barra do Mamanguape, the natural river-sea meeting point at Praia Bela, and Tambaba, Brazil's first official nudist beach. Visitors can explore secluded stretches like Praia da Baleia or the historic surroundings of the Santa Catarina Fortress.

Beautiful Sandy Beaches — Map

A

Praia de Camboinha

Shallow waters providing access to the Areia Vermelha sandbar during low tide.

Gustavo Bezerra / CC BY-SA 4.0

B

Praia das Cardosas

Secluded stretch near the Camaratuba River featuring coconut groves and native coastal vegetation.

C

Praia da Baleia

Fishing village beach in Mataraca known for its quiet environment and calm sea.

D

Praia de Camaratuba

Coastal area at the mouth of the Camaratuba River with dunes, mangroves, and surfing waves.

E

Praia do Forte

Located beside the 16th-century Santa Catarina Fortress at the mouth of the Paraíba River.

F

Praia do Giz Branco

Features white clay cliffs and a quiet shoreline near the village of Camaratuba.

G

Praia Formosa

Calm urban beach in Cabedelo with fine white sand and gentle waves.

H

Praia de Ponta de Mato

Located near the Cabedelo port area, offering views of the Atlantic and the river estuary.

I

Praia de Barra do Mamanguape

Site of a manatee conservation project located within an environmental protection area at the Mamanguape River estuary.

J

Praia de Tambaba

Brazil's first official naturist beach, set among volcanic rocks and high cliffs.

K

Tambaba

Includes a non-naturist section with natural pools and rock formations.

L

Praia da Penha

Home to the historic 18th-century Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha.

M

Praia de Jacarapé

Surrounded by Atlantic Forest, located south of João Pessoa near the Jacarapé River.

N

Praia Encantada

Small, secluded cove situated between the cliffs of the southern coast.

O

Praia do Graú

Remote beach in Pitimbu where the Graú River meets the ocean.

P

Praia das Falésias Pitimbu

Characterized by the tall, colorful sedimentary cliffs typical of the Pitimbu region.

Q

Barra de Grau

Estuary area featuring mangroves and the confluence of the Graú River with the sea.

R

Praia Azul Pitimbu

Central beach in Pitimbu with calm waters and a local fishing community.

S

Praia das Falésias

Features high vertical cliffs and natural freshwater springs along the shore.

T

Praia do Pontal

Southernmost beach in the municipality of Pitimbu, near the border with Pernambuco.

U

Praia Bela

Features a large natural lagoon formed by the Mucatu River flowing into the sea.

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