The small state of Alagoas is one of the pleasant surprises of the Northeast. The capital Maceió is located 292km north of Aracaju and 259km south of Recife. A manageable place for the visitors, the city has a modern feeling apart from a small historical area in the commercial center, and offers endless sun and sea. The beaches are enchanting with calm emerald waters and the coast between Maceio & Recife is called the Gold Cost, according to its outstanding sea water, the clearest along the Brazilian mainland coast. The most popular beaches in Maceio are between the beach of Ponta Verde and Praia de Jatiuca. On the beaches in the north there are beautiful coral reefs, where you can swim in natural swimming pools (best done at low tide).

Along the region’s coast there are many fishing villages with fabulous beaches shaded by rows of coconut trees. Maceio is the perfect destination for those that enjoy the sun, bathing and beautiful beaches. Here one can really relax and find both nice beaches and enjoy the nightlife. Why not start the day by a great walk along the beach of Ponta Verde, then a tour by boat to the natural swimming pools some kilometers from the cost (where lunch/snack is served), and in the evening enjoy the sunset at the Lake Mundau eating some new catch crab and listen to some music of Bolero. In the evenings it is popular to sit at one at many beach kiosks, to eat and drink some, and dance “Forro”, a dance of fast movements, typical dance & music from the northeast of Brazil.