Barraca Brisa do Mar

Retiro Grande and around

Tips from locals: beaches, trips, where to stay and chances to live by the sea.

What to see around here

Passarela de madeira na falésia de Retiro Grande

Retiro Grande cliffs

Right here

Walls of coloured sand, from red to white, with wooden walkways and lookouts over the sea.

Tip: late afternoon is when the colours glow.
Canal formado pela maré, com barcos de pesca e a falésia verde ao fundo

The tidal channel

Right here

From the restaurant deck, you see the sea itself flow into the beach, drawing a green-water channel between the sandbanks.

Tip: when the tide is out, the channel forms the natural pools.
Piscina natural entre as pedras

Natural pools

On the beach

When the tide is out, water stays between the rocks and sandbanks, forming clear, warm pools, perfect for kids.

Tip: see the best time to go below.
Praia de Retiro Grande vista de cima, com sol forte

Kitesurfing & wind

At sea

The steady wind of Ceará’s east coast makes Retiro Grande a kitesurf spot. You can watch from the cliff top.

Tip: the wind is strongest in the second half of the year.
Falésia de Canoa Quebrada com a lua e a estrela esculpidas

Canoa Quebrada

About 40 min

Dunes, cliffs and the famous Broadway, Aracati’s street of restaurants and nightlife.

Tip: take a buggy ride over the dunes.
Barcos de pesca coloridos na maré baixa, ao pé da falésia

Fishing villages

Icapuí

Icapuí is lobster-fishing country. Its villages keep a simple way of life and the fresh catch of the day.

Tip: try the lobster, the region’s star.

Trips, places to stay and homes for sale

Trusted people recommended by the Brisa do Mar family.

Boat trip

Retirinho beach · east coast

The coast seen from the sea: the green-water channel, empty beaches, cliffs and swimming stops. Arrange date and time directly on WhatsApp.

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Lancha Deus é Fiel ancorada em frente à praia com falésias ao fundo
Vista da proa da lancha com a bandeira do Brasil e as falésias à frente
Proa da lancha navegando sob um céu de nuvens
Lancha ancorada nas águas turquesa da praia

Snorkelling with fish and manatees

Ponta Grossa · Icapuí

A trip with Diego through the natural pools of Ponta Grossa: snorkelling among schools of fish, underwater photos to take home and the chance to see a manatee. Arrange date and time directly on WhatsApp.

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Turista na piscina natural, metade dentro da água, com um cardume de peixes
Mergulhadora entre peixes listrados
Turista na água ao lado das pedras, com peixes em volta
Casal na piscina natural com peixes na frente
Mandinga Imóveis

Houses and land for sale in Retirinho

Beachfront properties on Retirinho beach, next to Retiro Grande: to live in, for holidays or to rent out. Listings by Mandinga Imóveis (CRECI 23745-J).

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Casa Lar Tropical à venda
Lar Tropical, pronta para temporada2 bedrooms · 100 m²
R$ 550.000
Casa com potencial para Airbnb
Alto potencial no Airbnb2 bedrooms · 96 m²
R$ 650.000
Coast House à venda
Coast House, onde o mar encontra a calma2 bedrooms · 100 m²
R$ 450.000
Casa para reformar no Retirinho
Para reformar e lucrar2 bedrooms · 96 m²
R$ 380.000
Refúgio no litoral
Refúgio entre o mar e a renda1 bedroom · 37 m²
R$ 340.000
Terreno à beira-mar
Terreno pé na areia2.300 m²
R$ 290.000

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