Fortaleza at a Glance
The city of Fortaleza is an important settlement in the northeast coast of Brazil. As the capital of the state of Ceará, this influential port town is able to offer both traditional culture and modern comfort, making it the perfect destination for a Brazil holiday. Wander the vibrant streets of Fortaleza and you’ll find traditional bars and restaurants; lined up side by side with museums, galleries, theatres and casinos. Combine this exciting city culture with some of the country’s best beaches, and you’ll soon understand why Fortaleza is fast becoming one of Brazil’s leading holiday destinations.
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- If you're looking for a relaxing beach holiday then the beaches at Fortaleza offer ideal conditions for swimming and sunbathing, as well as a great range of water sports if you fancy it.
- Here the streets are filled with wandering performers, market stalls and musicians, it is hard not to feel yourself becoming completely immersed in this heady stream of Brazilian culture.
- Look a little further, and you will find countless remnants of Fortaleza’s colonial past; from monuments and churches, to stately mansions and public buildings, making this the ideal destination for explorers.
Why Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is the perfect destination for anybody new to Brazil, you get all the colour and flavour, but without finding yourself lost in the chaotic crowds that you would expect to find in larger cities. Wander through the streets of this magical destination, and you’ll come across fish markets, beach parties, wandering musicians and model villages, all heavily imbued with the colourful local charm.
- Fortaleza boasts some terrific beaches, where the warm waters of the Atlantic gently lap against fine, golden sand. These stretches of coast are long enough that you will have no problem finding a quiet spot to swim and sunbathe. Alternatively, if you’re looking fort a little more excitement, then there are plenty of lively bars closer to the hotels, which often host late night beach parties.
- Head into the centre of the city and you will find the picturesque square known as Praça do Ferreira. As well as boasting some of Fortaleza’s best examples of colonial architecture, this central point also acts as a kind of social hub; here you will find a great range of shops, restaurants and theatres, as well as a selection of street performers.
- For anyone hoping to experience true Brazilian culture, head to the Museu de Arte e Cultura Popular… or ‘Museum of Popular Art and Culture’. Hosted inside a former prison, this fascinating museum exhibits a range of local handicrafts and textiles, in addition to featuring an informative tourism centre.
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