Ponta Negra Beach
Ponta Negra Beach
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Wonderful Urban Unique Bay Beach of 4 km of fantastic sand , in North Oeste of Brazil. It´s the nearest place to Africa , from the Latin American Continent , Climate Semi - Equatorial , Temperature 21 -33 graus in the four seasons , 300 days of sun in the year , constant wind to attenuete the heat and providing comfortable thermal sensation. Natal is a city with large areas of environmental preservation, without industries, factories, ship movements, helping to make sea water extremely clean. The "Morro do Careca" in the Ponta Negra Beach is a 110 meters high Dune that have behind the natural swimming pool without waves with a pleasant temperature (28 degrees) , a paradise for family with children , people that search Life Quality , here can make Stand Up , Swim in the Sea with group , can also see constantly dolphins or turtles. High quality Lodging and Food in quantity , culture , handcraft , every kind service for the tourist. Ponta Negra is one of the best beach in the world.
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Patricia_Trevizani
Bauru, SP62 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Nice beach, not too crowded. There are several stalls that serve the beach with umbrellas and chairs, it's worth talking about because some charge “rent” and others only charge for what is consumed. Some days the tide rises quickly and you can't stay on the beach all afternoon. The number of vendors and people asking for financial help is a bit annoying, but it's also like that on other beaches in the Northeast
Written December 31, 2023
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Ana B
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Oct 2023 • Couples
The experience was horrible, we took the hotel which is two blocks from the beach.
When we arrived at the beach, we were approached by a initially friendly and helpful salesman. He directed us to the parking lot and we soon paid, when he got there he offered us worlds and funds, he has a huge labia.
We consumed it, but he wanted us to have a snack or lunch and amazingly the cost of the snack is 120 reais, we preferred not to consume it as we had recently had breakfast. The time we spent on the beach we didn't have peace, there were beggars and street vendors all the time. As I was about to leave, I heard some women's screams and realized that rats were coming out of the rocks, a horror. When we asked for the bill, the waiter, who didn't tell us the price of the chairs and umbrella, charged us 50 reais, we consumed 2 coconuts and 1 water, he wanted to charge another 17 reais in service fee. The total he charged was 80 reais, I thought it was absurd, so I questioned the reason for this fee and that we were not obliged to pay, so he insisted that we ended up paying 70 reais so as not to create any more confusion. It's a lot of bad faith to exploit tourists, a shame, because the place is beautiful. After that we went walking on the sidewalk and with every step we took we were approached by someone wanting to sell us something, a terrible experience.
When we arrived at the beach, we were approached by a initially friendly and helpful salesman. He directed us to the parking lot and we soon paid, when he got there he offered us worlds and funds, he has a huge labia.
We consumed it, but he wanted us to have a snack or lunch and amazingly the cost of the snack is 120 reais, we preferred not to consume it as we had recently had breakfast. The time we spent on the beach we didn't have peace, there were beggars and street vendors all the time. As I was about to leave, I heard some women's screams and realized that rats were coming out of the rocks, a horror. When we asked for the bill, the waiter, who didn't tell us the price of the chairs and umbrella, charged us 50 reais, we consumed 2 coconuts and 1 water, he wanted to charge another 17 reais in service fee. The total he charged was 80 reais, I thought it was absurd, so I questioned the reason for this fee and that we were not obliged to pay, so he insisted that we ended up paying 70 reais so as not to create any more confusion. It's a lot of bad faith to exploit tourists, a shame, because the place is beautiful. After that we went walking on the sidewalk and with every step we took we were approached by someone wanting to sell us something, a terrible experience.
Written October 20, 2023
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Paulo P
Sao Paulo, SP118 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Most famous urban beach of Christmas, at the foot of the famous Morro do Careca.
Today it is no longer allowed to climb the hill of Careca due to environmental conservation. Bathing on the beach is delicious, but at some times of the year it is quite sick.
If you drive your own car, take advantage of parking at the Beach Clubs (such as the Old Five) and use its structure, with beach food and drinks, cocktails, water and soft drinks.
It is the most widespread and tourist beach of the city itself, more than the (beautiful) beaches of the Meio, the Artists, the Forte (with many natural pools), and in addition to having a large flow of tourists, on weekends it also receives the local population, more humble.
Today it is no longer allowed to climb the hill of Careca due to environmental conservation. Bathing on the beach is delicious, but at some times of the year it is quite sick.
If you drive your own car, take advantage of parking at the Beach Clubs (such as the Old Five) and use its structure, with beach food and drinks, cocktails, water and soft drinks.
It is the most widespread and tourist beach of the city itself, more than the (beautiful) beaches of the Meio, the Artists, the Forte (with many natural pools), and in addition to having a large flow of tourists, on weekends it also receives the local population, more humble.
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Written July 14, 2024
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guilherme v
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Good beach, a pity that two hours the tide is already high and there is no more sand... there has to stay on top, in the sandy strip of the promenade.. I never went to a place where there was so many askers.. sellers, out of the normal, they do not pass offering, stop and stay there in front of you offering until you answer, it gets stressful..
Pearl restaurant on the avenue is the best..
It is a place that is worth the experience, but does not reach the feet of Maceió.
Pearl restaurant on the avenue is the best..
It is a place that is worth the experience, but does not reach the feet of Maceió.
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Written August 31, 2024
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Cristian Ortega
Santiago, Chile10 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
One of the best beaches I have been to in Brazil. The water is warm, it has good enough waves to make a “wave” and swim in it calmly. To take advantage of the day on the beach, it is advisable to go early since low tide lasts 6 hours.
As any South American beach has street vendors, just tell them “I don't understand” and they leave. Those who stay to talk to you are those who know Spanish or “portuñol”.
I had no problem with the business, they took good care of me and were friendly. It may depend on the location from what I saw in other comments.
I emphasize that, for me, it is the best beach in Natal. I felt much safer there than on the beaches that are more towards the center of the city.
As any South American beach has street vendors, just tell them “I don't understand” and they leave. Those who stay to talk to you are those who know Spanish or “portuñol”.
I had no problem with the business, they took good care of me and were friendly. It may depend on the location from what I saw in other comments.
I emphasize that, for me, it is the best beach in Natal. I felt much safer there than on the beaches that are more towards the center of the city.
Written February 19, 2024
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Luz N
Buenos Aires, Argentina5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
The place is very nice, the beach at low tide is wide. There are constant street vendors, and you have to be very careful with beach kiosks/restaurants because they charge poorly, taking advantage of tourists. Always check the account!
But despite that, it is a nice place to visit with quite a variety of places to eat.
But despite that, it is a nice place to visit with quite a variety of places to eat.
Written September 23, 2023
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Talita F
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Unfortunately it's the worst beach I've seen in the northeast! The water was dirty, the tide was high (on the last day there was no beach), and there were lots of waves! In the stalls, even if you are going to eat it, you need to pay 15 or 20 reais for the table... the prices are great, but they charge a price on the menu and then when paying, they change it, when I asked the guy he told me that the "caipifruta that I I took the large one, so it was 15 for 22 reais." Anyway, I don't recommend
Written December 23, 2023
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Daniel P
Rosario, Argentina2,385 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Golden, clean beaches, extensive in length and with low tide also in width (The tide twice a day plays its fun role). The waves are medium allowing swimming with tranquility and fun. I think it is a total enjoyment, its fresh water and its length to explore, surely makes it one of the best beaches in the North of Brazil.
Written October 15, 2023
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R P
Varzea Grande, MT95 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Be careful with the stall charges! They charged for a lot of things that we didn't consume. Indeed, the error was grotesque. We sat on an umbrella in front of Ponta Negra Beach and the extra "error" in our bill was around 40%.
The beach has little sand and the sea is very rough. I don't recommend it, it's better to go to Pipa or take trips like Parrachoa de Maracajau.
The beach has little sand and the sea is very rough. I don't recommend it, it's better to go to Pipa or take trips like Parrachoa de Maracajau.
Written June 1, 2024
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Boa noite, realmente temos esse problema que na sua base é a falta de fiscalização por parte da Prefeitura,alem das concessões da propria Prefeitura, getando assim um Monopolio aonde não tem concorrência, formação mas curral eleitoreiro.
Aconselho os bares do Morro do Careca ou os ambulantes em frente ao Morro do Careca aonde isso não acontece, mas também hoje em dia é mais barato comer em grandes e famosos restaurantes do que nas barracas da praia.
Agora na Praia de Ponta Negra vai encontrar as piscinas naturais do Morro do Careca aonde não tem ondas,e em termos de natureza, visual e agua do mar é umas das melhores praias do Brasil sem dúvida!
Written June 17, 2024
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Scenic27810599348
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
Christmas is beautiful! The people of Natal are very polite, but we feel harassed by the number of street vendors on the beach all the time offering us things, the flannels wanting money to "stop the car on the street". Not to mention that on Ponta Negra beach there is jellyfish that burned my wife on the leg. Christmas has everything to be perfect, if it weren't for the harassment suffered by street vendors and street vendors.
Written June 17, 2024
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Realmente é verdade, a nossa Praia é umas das melhores a mais lindas do Brasil, mas temos umas das piores Prefeituras e Governo do Estado do Brasil.
As pessoas procuram sobreviver como podem enquanto isso a maior festa no Funcionalismo Publico, salarios de marajás e não sobra dinheiro para infraestrutura, fiscalização , formação e outros.
Written June 17, 2024
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que tal que bueno, estoy por ir con mi familia, se agradece cualquier consejo
Written June 23, 2024
Hola. por favor podrias comentarme si hay algun hotel lindo sobre la playa PONTA NEGRA?, cuantas horas de vuelo tengo desde Argentina?
Muchas gracias
Written April 9, 2023
Hola… yo estuve en Hotel Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention
Ellos están frente a la playa (a una cuadra) pero tiene con hermosa vista y un Beach Club con piscina y Restaurant en primera línea de la playa
Con una cocina muy buena
100% recomendable
Written April 10, 2023
Sim, porém tem que negociar, os bares ao lado do Morro do Careca não cobram, logicamente tem que consumir igual alguns quiosques.
Written May 9, 2022
Fizeram agora a pouco uma análise da água de todo litoral do RN, Mercúrio 0, acho um dos poucos lugares do mundo
Written October 3, 2022
Gostaria de saber se posso levar uma bolsa térmica com bebidas para as praias de ponta negra ? La tem opções de alugueis de mesas ,cadeiras e guarda sol ? Qual valor normalmente ?
Written April 19, 2021
Pode sim, a praia é de todos, de repente aluga mesa e cadeiras, tem que negociar sempre, em frente so Morro do Careca é mais fácil isso
Written May 9, 2022
Ola boa tarde me chamo Samuel, estou com uma viagem para natal marcada dos dias 18 a 24 de junho queria saber como que e o clima se chove muito, se dá para aproveitar bastante, desde já agradeço a todos
Written March 21, 2021
300 dias de sol por ano, geralmente chove em Junho mas mesmo assim é impossível não pegar praia, jquando chove aqui é uma benção, julho é um ótimo mês até meados de metade de dezembro, melhor época.
Written May 9, 2022
dahiana m
San Alberto, Paraguay
Me puede decir el precio de la excursión en ponta negra beach porfavor
Written January 14, 2021
Olá.
Como é a estrutura da praia? Há quiosques e aluguel de cadeira e guarda sol?
Written September 16, 2020
Existem algumas barracas na praia. Não tem uma estrutura tão grande. Existem mesas na faixa de areia, onde os garçons vão até você te atender. Além das opções que tem de carrinhos de crepe, e os ambulante. De modo geral é uma praia tranquila, boa pra um banho de mar e tem uma vista privilegiada para o Morro de Careca.
Written October 13, 2020
Olá, acredito nenhuma, pois eles vivem da
Written November 4, 2020
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