🧭 Activity guide
Things to do in Fortim:
the complete activity guide
On a short stretch of coast, Fortim brings together the meeting of the Jaguaribe River and the sea, one of the steadiest winds in Brazil and a fishing village that still lives from the jangada boat. Here is everything there is to do, grouped by type, with a guide for each activity.
KitesurfingBuggyBoatBeachesSunsetCulture
🧭 Before you go
What shapes your plans
🌬️ WindJuly to January is the best time for kitesurfing and wingfoiling.
🌊 TideLagoons, sea caves and beach walks need low tide. It comes about 50 minutes later each day.
🌅 SunsetBetween 5:20 and 5:55 pm all year round.
🚗 DistancesThe Barra and Pontal de Maceió are about 6 km apart. Taxis, buggies and boats cover it if you have no car.
💵 CashBring cash: not every kiosk or tour takes cards.
🪁 Water and wind
On the water and in the wind
🪁 Sport
Kitesurfing
Steady wind and shallow water: schools for beginners and room for experienced riders.
See guide →🏄 Sport
Wingfoiling
Flying over the water with a wing in your hands, with lessons and support in Fortim.
See guide →⛵ Tour
Jaguaribe River boat trip
Mangroves, birds and beaches you can only reach by water, in 2 to 4 hours.
See guide →🏁 Race
Sertões Kitesurf
A downwind race from Touros (RN) to Fortim. The 2026 edition runs from 25 to 28 November.
See guide →🚗 On land
Tours on land
🚗 Tour
Buggy tours
Dunes, lagoons and empty beaches with local buggy drivers, half or full day.
See guide →⛴️ Tour
Ferry crossing
Crossing the Jaguaribe River: transport and a trip at the same time.
See guide →📞 Contacts
Buggy drivers, boat operators and taxis
Direct contacts for the people who run tours in Fortim.
See →🚗 Buggy driver, boat operator, instructor or taxi driver in Fortim? Advertise your business here →
🏖️ Beaches
The beaches of Fortim
Each beach has its own page, with how to get there, the best tide, facilities and where to eat and stay nearby.
🌊 The main beach
Canto da Barra
Fortim's best-known beach sits right at the mouth of Ceará's largest river.
See the beach →🏖️ Wide sand, few people
Canoé Beach
A few minutes from the Barra, Canoé is the beach for anyone who wants space: a wide strip of sand, few people and the start of the most beautiful low-tide walk in Fortim.
See the beach →🌅 Sunset without the crowds
Farol Beach
Reached mainly along the sand and almost always empty, Farol Beach is the reward for the low-tide walk that starts at Canoé, and one of the quietest places in Fortim to watch the sun go down.
See the beach →⛪ Fishing village
Pontal de Maceió
Colourful houses around a little church, jangada boats on the sand, cliffs over the sea and calm sea caves: Pontal de Maceió brings together almost everything people remember about Fortim.
See the beach →🌾 Almost deserted
Agulhas Beach
A stretch of sand with almost nothing built on it, for long walks where you barely meet anyone.
See the beach →🌿 River water
Pirangi River
A few kilometres from the open Atlantic, the mouth of the Pirangi River offers calm, shallow river water surrounded by mangroves.
See the beach →⛱️ Do you run a beach kiosk in Fortim? Advertise your business here →
🌅 Nature
Nature and late afternoons
🌅 Late afternoon
Best sunset spots
The places in Fortim that compete for the best late afternoon.
See guide →🌊 Nature
The Jaguaribe River mouth
Where Ceará's largest river meets the Atlantic and shapes the Barra.
See guide →🗼 Lookout
Farol da Barra lighthouse
The high point that works as a lookout over the river mouth.
See guide →⛪ Culture
Culture, nightlife and tradition
🛍️ Fair
Feirinha do Pontal
Clothes, crochet and crafts at night stalls in the Pontal village.
See the photo →⛵ Tradition
Artisanal fishing and jangadas
Where to see the fishermen, where to buy the catch of the day and what to try.
See guide →🎉 Festival
Mareh Festival
New Year's Eve in Fortim, with music and food. Book your stay early.
See guide →🎾 Leisure
Sports, leisure and wellness
🏄 Do you run a school, tour, leisure venue or shop in Fortim? Advertise your business here →
📅 Planning
Plan your trip
🗓️ Planning
How many days to stay
How long you need for the essentials and what fits in each plan.
See guide →🛏️ Where to stay
Where to stay in Fortim
⭐ Featured
🌴 Guesthouse · Barra do Fortim
Barra Beach House
Chalets for 2 to 6 people with pool, full kitchen, air conditioning and parking, 300 m from Canto da Barra beach. A good option for families and couples.
See official site →
🏄 Lodge · Pontal de Maceió
Jaguaribe Lodge
A kitesurfing reference, with bungalows, kite school, equipment rental and a beachside bar.
See official site →
See all places to stay → · Barra or Pontal: where to stay →
🛏️ Do you run a guesthouse or holiday rental in Fortim? Advertise your business here →
❓ FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What to do in Fortim in one day?
Start early in Pontal de Maceió, with the jangadas and the sea caves at low tide, and have lunch there. In the afternoon take the Jaguaribe boat trip or a buggy tour, and finish with the sunset at Canto da Barra.
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When is the best time to visit Fortim?
For kitesurfing and wingfoiling, July to January, when the wind is steadiest. New Year's Eve, with the Mareh Festival, is the busiest time: book early.
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Do I need a car in Fortim?
It helps but is not essential. The Barra and Pontal are about 6 km apart, and local taxis, buggy drivers and boat operators cover the trips. Contacts are on the Tours page.
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Is Fortim good for children?
Yes. The Canto da Barra lagoons at low tide and the Pontal sea-cave pools have shallow, calm water. Stay away from the river channel and the kite area.
Plan the rest of your trip
Beaches, restaurants, weather and places to stay: it is all in the Fortim guide.
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