PRAIAS

MURO ALTO BEACH
It was named after the stunning scenery formed by terraces extending toward the seashore and a 2km long reef slope. This coral reef creates a wide natural pool that is just right for bathing, due to its shallow, nearly flat water. It presents a low vegetation and luxuriant coconut grove, mainly toward the south where other large trees also flourish. The view from the top of these terraces is amazing. From there, one can view Cupe Beach and the Suape Seaport Complex. At Muro Alto, the top quality Summerville Beach Resort is located, comprising several Resorts, Hotels and Apart-hotels.

CUPE BEACH
The beach was named after the French word coupé. Toward the South, several summerhouses and hotels flourish. Toward the North, a luxuriant coconut grove, coral reef-formed natural pools and Suape's Port and the Muro Alto Terraces. Along the area without reefs, the sea is rough with heavy waves. There are 4,5km of green waters always contrasting against the blue sky.

CAMBOA BEACH
It is both an oceanic and river beach. Stretching out along 1,540 meters, allows for a good bath due to the tranquil and shallow waters. Coral reefs form a wide and natural pool. It is a desert beach where the Merepe River flows into the ocean. The beach still comprises a white sand strip, as well as coconut trees and mango groves. The boat ride through the Ipojuca River can be an amusing choice. The beach borrows the name from a native word meaning quiet and navigable waters (from Tupi origin).

MARACAÍPE
The beach borrowed its name from a Tupi word meaning the river that sings. The reason lies in the sound the river waters create while striking the mango grove thickets, a sound commonly known as gaiteiro (fife player). Later on, the river was deviated to allow access to the beach that preserved the native word.
Maracaípe Beach features light coloured and deep waters with strong waves and golden and thin sands with stones, luxuriant coconut grove and fertile mango groves. Not by surprise, it is regarded as surfer's paradise due to its waves and is included in the major international, home Championship calendars, becoming a merrymaking place. 'Kite surfing' is rapidly luring the attention among radical sport players, as it lodges all optimum conditions, like clear waters and heavy wind for this brand new sport brought from France. Recently, “Maraca”, as it is nicknamed among its loyal costumers, gained the Todos os Santos' Village, a resort of bars and restaurants built as an option to the visitors, nevertheless the Village stands for the site of events and festivities held during the summer with a constant and organized thrill.

PONTAL DE MARACAÍPE
This beach, a mix of river and ocean beach, originates from the Maracaipe River mouth. Mango groves are scattered all over the place and the view of Serrambi Pontal is striking with sandbanks and a wide coral reef. The native raft ride is simply great to better view and enjoys the mango grove, whereby the tourist can also see sea horses in their natural habitat and be acquainted with the City Hall-sponsored Hippocampus Project, aiming the preservation and reproduction of this species in the Maracaipe River. The sunset sight is another unique exhibition.

SERRAMBI
It is located at the other bank of Maracaipe River and turned into diver's paradise due to the several wrecks off the coast. Among them, one can find steamboats, galleons, corvettes and bulkers depicting the Colonial and Empire ages of Brazilian and World war History. The view of Santo Aleixo's Island is part of the scenery. The warm and clear waters are great for bathing and the coral reefs create many natural pools. There are some bars along the seashore, besides scuba gear and tourist-oriented services available for visitors. Serrambi was named after the shellfish known as cockle, an appreciated and abounding shellfish that is called as "Cernambi” in the native language.

TOQUINHO BEACH
This is the last beach that can be visited southwards, upon the boundary of the Sirinhaem district, comprising the Sirinhaem and Aquira rivers. He who goes to Toquinho beach can witness the striking vision of the river merging with the ocean, creating fantastic natural scenery.