Morro do Careca
Iconic 100 m dune framing Ponta Negra — view-only (no access).
Europe's gateway into Brazil · -5.8839° / -35.1794°
Natal / Ponta Negra
The capital. Morro do Careca, food halls, direct flights to Lisbon.
BeachesCulture & historyDigital nomads
Coordinates-5.8839° / -35.1794°
From NatalCapital · NAT airport
Best seasonJun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
ProfileBeaches · Culture & history · Digital nomads
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About
State capital and the only city in Brazil with direct flights from Europe (TAP from Lisbon). Ponta Negra combines a city beach, food, nightlife and the iconic Morro do Careca dune. 15 minutes from the centre, the Reis Magos Fort holds 425 years of city history, and Cotovelo opens the door to the south coast.
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Highlights
Reis Magos Fort
Star-shaped 1598 fortress at the Potengi mouth — founder of the city.
Direct Europe flight
Only Northeast airport with a direct flight from Lisbon (TAP).
Nomad community
The state’s largest cluster of digital nomads, in oceanfront coworkings.
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Best months to visit
- Jan
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Getting there
Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT).
From Natal: Capital · NAT airport
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