Canoa Quebrada is not just another beach, it became a legend during the 70’s when the beach was discovered by the hippies. It was considered (in Brazil and abroad) as one of the most gorgeous places in the world. The site is located 156km southeast of Fortaleza and has coconut trees, creeks, high dunes of fine white sand, lagoons amid the dunes in certain periods of the year, reefs on the beach and a large row of reddish cliffs which became a symbol of the place. In 1981, the Brazilian composer Caetano Veloso recorded a song called “Lua e Estrela” (moon and star), a great hit among alternative youths of that time (70’s). Soon afterwards, inspired by this song, someone carved a moon and a star in the cliffs – the symbol was created. In Canoa Quebrada you can nowadays find several options of accommodations and restaurants in the picturesque village.