Best Beaches

This selection highlights the diverse coastline of the Piauí and Maranhão border. Praia de Atalaia provides urban infrastructure and calm waters, while Praia do Coqueiro is defined by its natural reef pools. Further east, Praia de Macapá and the BeeKite center serve as major hubs for kitesurfing due to the flat-water conditions at the Camurupim River estuary. The list also includes remote stretches like Praia dos Félix and Praia da Barra, characterized by the dunes and mangroves of the Delta do Parnaíba.

Praia de Atalaia

Urban beach featuring a paved boardwalk, permanent kiosks, and shallow waters protected by a breakwater.

Praia dos Félix

Secluded coastal stretch in the Delta do Parnaíba region characterized by high dunes and native vegetation.

Praia da Mota Verde

Remote beach located near the Maranhão border, offering a wild landscape without commercial infrastructure.

Praia da Barra

Beach situated at a river mouth, featuring extensive sandbanks and a mix of fresh and saltwater.

Praia da Andreza

Quiet beach near Araioses primarily used by local fishing communities.

Praia do Amor

Small, secluded beach known for its views of the surrounding delta mangroves.

BeeKite Brasil Kitesurf Center

Sports center providing kitesurfing lessons, equipment rental, and storage near the Macapá lagoons.

Praia do Coqueiro

Beach featuring a natural coral reef barrier that creates calm tidal pools during low tide.

Praia de Macapá

Coastal area at the mouth of the Camurupim River, known for shallow, flat water and consistent winds.

Praia do Arrombado

Wilder beach with a steep shoreline and stronger wave action compared to neighboring bays.