The Pontal de Maceió lookout is Fortim's most sought-after sunset spot, with a view of the cliffs, the fishing village and the fishing rafts anchored along the shore.
Since it's inside the village, it's easy to follow the sunset with dinner at one of Pontal's chef-driven restaurants — the convenience is real, but it's also the busiest spot in the late afternoon.
For anyone who wants the sunset without sharing the view with a crowd, Agulhas beach is the alternative — a stretch of sand that's practically deserted, with no beach stalls or lifeguards.
You need to bring everything you'll use (water, a chair, a light for the walk back) and leave before it gets fully dark, since the beach has no lighting.
At both Pontal and Agulhas, the best angles depend on your position relative to the cliffs or dunes — arriving with time to spare lets you try more than one spot before the sun fully sets.
Check the full guide, beach by beach, and find out what changes with the tide.
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