Brazil Coastal Pictures

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Relax, spot crabs and admire the coral reef at this scenic beach renowned for its serene ambiance and shallow water.

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Marvel at the colorful fish in the small pools that emerge at low tide at this beach with upscale tents and excellent food.

Marvel at the colorful fish in the small pools that emerge at low tide at this beach with upscale tents and excellent food.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Otherworldly rocks rise from the ocean on this secluded shoreline that is often listed among Brazil’s most beautiful beaches.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve. 

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.

Otherworldly rocks rise from the ocean on this secluded shoreline that is often listed among Brazil’s most beautiful beaches.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.