Dolphin Bay
Dolphins visible at dawn in calm water — walk in at low tide.
RN's southern tip · -6.2288° / -35.0525°
Pipa
Rose-cliffs, dolphins at dawn, and the best sunsets on the south coast.
BeachesCulture & historyFood & drink
Coordinates-6.2288° / -35.0525°
From Natal85 km · 1 h 30 min
Best seasonJun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
ProfileBeaches · Culture & history · Food & drink
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About
Pipa started as a fishing village at the end of the southern Potiguar coast and is now international without losing its bare-feet feel. In just over 3 km of coastline you’ll find pink cliffs, sheltered bays (Praia do Amor, Dolphin Bay, Praia do Madeiro) and a main street packed with restaurants, beach bars and surf studios. Dolphins show up at dawn and sunset at Chapadão is non-negotiable.
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Highlights
Chapadão
Natural lookout over pink cliffs — the south coast’s most photographed sunset.
Praia do Madeiro
Mellow surf-school break and a turtle-friendly sheltered bay.
Multilingual nightlife
Cafés, beach bars and jazz/cinema festivals through high season.
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Best months to visit
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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Getting there
About 85 km south of Natal by road.
From Natal: 85 km · 1 h 30 min
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