As with many beaches on the coast of Ceará, Lagoinha Beach offers a wealth of outdoor activities for beachgoers. Tour the area by buggy or on horseback, go kitesurfing, set sail on a traditional jangada, or simply sit and take in the beach’s gentle curve, which is dotted with coconut palms and sand dunes. Beyond the palm trees, you’ll also find streams and a freshwater lagoon. You can visit Lagoinha on a full-day trip from Fortaleza, which typically includes round-trip transportation, a guide, and plenty of free time to enjoy the beach as you like.
Lagoinha Beach is 65 miles (104 kilometers) from Fortaleza, and the drive takes about 75 minutes. If you don’t have a rental car, the easiest way to get there is by taking a guided day trip from Fortaleza.
The best time to visit the beach is during the dry season (August to December). While showers during the rainy season typically occur in the mornings and late evenings, humidity can be high. Trade winds for kitesurfers tend to be steady throughout the year, with stronger gusts between August and November.
Steady trade winds make this stretch of Brazil’s coast one of the best spots in the world for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Schools along the beach offer lessons in the sport for visitors of all ability levels, though newbies might want to avoid coming between August and November, when winds are stronger.