The capital Aracaju bisects the coast of the state of Sergipe, the smallest of all Brazil.
The small distances give a good opportunity for short trips in nearby towns. Alagoas State is near the coast and has a little 'bigger than that of Sergipe and Maceió is the capital serves as a reference point for trips to the south and north.
But the similarities end there between the two states.
The beaches of Maceio has a beautiful waterfront urbanized. To the north, there are Barra de Santo Antonio, Sao Miguel dos Milagres (surrounded by rocks) and Maragogi, known for Le Gales (natural pools) 6 km from the coast.
The south coast begins at Praia do Frances, places to surf. Barra de São Miguel boats depart for the bustling Praia do Gunga.
Mouth of the river São Francisco
Penedo is a city on the banks of the São Francisco River, which divides the Sergipe Alagoas, and serves as the basis for the excursion to the mouth of the river. Boats depart from Piaçabuçu, a village 25km.
Lagoons, small islands and palm trees completes the scenery. At the mouth, natural pools, dunes and the sea form an unforgettable landscape.
Aracaju
In Atalaia beach there are many bars, especially in the final part, called Passerela Caranguejo do. You can go to see the sea turtles that lay their eggs on the beach Pirambu.
Maceió
If you want to buy a souvenir typical of the area of Pontal da Barra, vai see placemats made with braided wire calls rendas de file.
Maragogi
To the south, between the villages of Japarantinga and Pontal, there are beaches with cliffs as high as 20 meters.
Praia do Gunga
It is close to a farm of coconut palms, with waterfront bars that are usually full of people who come from Maceió. If you want quiet go to the beach Praia da Lagoa (right) or the left, where there is the sea. Here a strip of sand almost empty, but perfect for swimming, even when there is high tide.
Praia do Frances
The name derives from the French who stole the wood in Alagoas during the colonial period. Shops and bars form a small shopping center on the waterfront where the movement is concentrated. On the left, and families take advantage of the calm sea bathers, while surfers are having a party on the right
Suggested itineraries:
In 2 days in Aracaju vai Atalaia to visit the beach and the Oceanarium. If landings in Maceió enjoy the beaches of the city, book a boat trip and visit the beach Praia do Frances.
In 1 week in Aracaju book boat trips for canions São Francisco River. Make time for a walk in Barra de São Miguel, in the State of Alagoas.
In 2 weeks you walk to the beach up the coast alagoana Maragogi, a popular spot from the coast. Here the sand is white and fine, the water is green and calm waves, in addition to very good hotel infrastructure.
In 1 month after visiting the main cities of the coast you can visit São Cristóvão and Laranjeiras (State of Sergipe), São Francisco do Penedo and Canindé (State of Alagoas).
