Hobbies

Many activities and excursions can be done from the Villa and the village of Pontal do Maceio. Whether it is sporty, relaxing, cultural, or a bit of all three, your stay will not go unnoticed.

Do not hesitate to contact us to organize your stay, we will take care of everything.

Aracati

Go for a stroll in this colonial town with its multicolored facades (some date from the 18th century), its azulejos, its tempting fruit market every morning, its local crafts.

Quixaba

This small, authentic fishing village is hidden behind magnificent white cliffs. Every year at Easter, a huge spectacle in the streets of the village represents the Passion of Christ.

Kitesurf 

Whether you are beginners or experienced, Pontal offers a very varied but above all very secure playground. Flat at low tide on the Canto da Barra spot where lessons are given, waves at high tide on the main beach, downwinds…
Come learn a new sport in complete safety with our partner, a local school, with lessons in English and in complete safety.
The spot is also suitable for Wingfoil practice.

Buggy 

Unmissable in the region, the buggy ride on the beach. We offer you 3 options with our trusted drivers, so go on an adventure!

Canoa Quebrada 

Set off to discover this ancient hippie village, born from a slave raft stranded on its magnificent ocher cliffs. Not to be missed is the Freedom Bar on the beach, the birthplace of reggae, a paragliding flight to overlook the beach and its cliffs, and a stroll along its famous Broadway street.

Cascavel/Aguas Belas/Barra Nova 

Stroll through the typical Cascavel market (Saturday mornings only) before going to discover the magnificent beaches of Aguas Belas and Barra Nova.

Uruau 

Discover the Uruau lagoon on the sea side or the inland side, two very different atmospheres for this freshwater lagoon.

Morro Branco

Don’t miss this magnificent canyon by the sea with its colorful cliffs, no less than 12 natural colors make up this breathtaking landscape (and to be able to enjoy the place in complete tranquility you have to go there during the week).

Redonda/Ponta Grossa

Go by buggy for kilometers of wild and almost deserted beaches, with captivating colors and sometimes almost lunar landscapes.
It is even possible at certain times to take a short boat trip to see the manatees…

Parajuru

This authentic fishing village just a few kilometers from the Villa, with its lagoon which fills or empties with the tides, offering landscapes of sandbanks at the mouth of the Rio Pirangi, deserves a stop at our favorite fishing cabin for a lunch with your feet in the water.

Horse riding 

Beautiful walks on the beach and in the village, to discover from a different angle. Several options including a very beautiful 3 hours ride with swimming with the horses in the river.
The equestrian center also offers the possibility of lessons and training courses for children, teenagers or adults.

Paddle/surf 

No wind for kitesurfing, opt for some beautiful paddle rides or try your hand at surfing.

Boat trip

Discovering the mangrove with our captain aboard his old fishing boat refitted for the trip. Swimming, discovery and tasting of oysters and optional lunch on board the boat.

Well-being

Spa, massages, yoga…the village’s establishments offer numerous possibilities for your total relaxation.

Fortaleza

This is generally your city of arrival or departure in the state of Céara. It is also full of wonders, a theater, a cathedral, a natural park and its little monkeys which recall our beautiful tropical forest, without forgetting kilometers of beach and a local craft market open late in the evening and good restaurants…ideal to discover for a day before continuing your trip.