Iracema Beach

The boardwalk is always full of people running, jogging,  walking and those just watching the waves come in on Iracema Beach.  There are lots of bars and restaurants which ensure that the area is always busy with people, whether it's night or day.

This is an urban beach, well within the city limits of Fortaleza and with a wide strip of sand which leaves plenty of room for sports, beach games and setting up your beach blanket.  The white sands are soft and the waters warm and mostly calm.

People are attracted to the Metal Bridge at sunset since the views are fantastic and it's a nice way to wrap up a long day at the beach.  The name for Iracema Beach comes from the character Iracema in the novel by José de Alencar Ceará.  Historically, Dutch maps of 1649 show that this was where the native Indians were living when Potiguara Matias Beck and his fleet arrived in what is now Fortaleza. This area has been restored, revitalized and transformed into the Centro Cultural Dragão do Mar.

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Fortaleza New Year´s Eve (festival) - Fortaleza New Year's Eve celebrations are unforgettable. The energy of the city is even more positive when the end of December is approaching. The party hosted by the city of Fortaleza main hot spots are Iracema Beach and Beira-Mar Ave., the main corridor of the animation capital of Ceará.   The tourist can opt for the popular and free bash happens on Iracema Beach, enjoy the Beira-Mar Ave. buzz or the particu... Address: Av. Beira Mar - Praia de Iracema Fortaleza - CE, 60060-610 Distance: 0.56km from the Iracema Beach
Imagem e do Som Museum (museum) - Museum of Image and Sound in Fortaleza was officially opened  in 1980, inside the Menezes Pimentel Public State Library, now part of the Department of Culture's Audiovisual Secretariat.  In addition to the sober and harmonious architecture, with gardens and flowers, the house has the protection of two porcelain lions from the city of Porto, Portugal. Dating back to the early XX century, these pieces are the... Address: Museum of Image and Sound Br Studart Avenue, 410 - Aldeota, Fortaleza - CE, 60120-000 Distance: 0.81km from the Iracema Beach
Mercado dos Pinhões (market) - Made in France, and inaugurated on April 18, 1897, this former meat market was imported piece by piece from Europe. Mercado dos Pinhões has been refurbished and currently provides a place for many local artists to sell their handicrafts. Located at Praça Visconde de Pelotas and Praia de Iracema, this market is roughly two blocks inland from the shops at Rua Monsenhor Tabosa. The direct translation of Mercado dos Pinh&ot... Address: Pc Visconde de Pelotas, 41 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60110-210 Distance: 1.00km from the Iracema Beach

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Rah Classic Hotel With its central location, Rah Classic Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fortaleza. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, television, mini bar, kitchenette, balcony/terrace. This beautiful Fortaleza accommodation provide...

Magna Praia Hotel With its central location, Magna Praia Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fortaleza. The Magna Praia Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include air conditioning, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, in room safe, television, separate shower and tub, mini bar. Guests can exper...

Plaza Praia Suites Hotel With its central location, Plaza Praia Suites Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fortaleza. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include air conditioning, daily newspaper, television, shower, mini bar. This beautiful Fortaleza accommodation provides room servic...

Seamar Hotel The 2-star Seamar Hotel offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Fortaleza. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Business center, restaurant, room service, laundry service/dry cleaning, 24hr room service are there for guest's enjoyment. Designed for comfort, guestrooms offer non smoking rooms, shower, mini bar, in room s...