beach · Japaratinga, AL
Praia do Boqueirão
It has warm water with no waves, good for a relaxed swim at any age. On the neighboring stretch of Barreiras do Boqueirão, the waterfront has bars and restaurants by the sea.
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About Praia do Boqueirão
Praia do Boqueirão (beach) is in Japaratinga, on the north coast of Alagoas, within the Costa dos Corais, a stretch of reefs and clear sea that runs from Maceió to southern Pernambuco. Japaratinga began as a fishing settlement, and Boqueirão still has that quiet feel.
The water is warm and almost without waves, good for swimming at any age. The sand is fine, with a few rocky stretches, and many trees and coconut palms provide shade. It is a rustic, uncrowded beach, with few bars.
At low tide, shallow natural pools form near the shore. In the Boqueirão area there are also freshwater spouts, which beachgoers use to rinse off the salt.
On the neighboring stretch, Barreiras do Boqueirão, the light sand lies between cliffs and coconut groves, and the waterfront has bars and restaurants by the sea, some up high, with views of the beach. If you want quiet, stay at Boqueirão; if you want more facilities, walk to Barreiras.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day, counting swimming, the natural pools and lunch in Barreiras do Boqueirão.
Best time
From September to March, when it rains less on the Alagoas coast, always at low tide, when the natural pools appear; late afternoon is good for a walk along the waterfront.
How to get there
It is on the Japaratinga coast, with access via the AL-101 Norte highway. The most practical way is by car or taxi from the town center; from there you can walk along the sand to Barreiras do Boqueirão.
Tip
Plan your visit by the tide table to catch the natural pools, and save lunch for the restaurants in Barreiras do Boqueirão, since facilities at Boqueirão are limited.
A look at the place
Praia do Boqueirão in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia do Boqueirão
Does Praia do Boqueirão, in Japaratinga, have waves?
Hardly any. The water is warm and calm, good for swimming at any age.
Are there natural pools at Boqueirão?
Yes, natural pools form at low tide. Check the tide table before you go.
Is there an entrance fee for Praia do Boqueirão?
No. The beach is public and access is free.
Where can I eat near Praia do Boqueirão?
Boqueirão is rustic, with few bars. The widest choice of seaside bars and restaurants is on the neighboring stretch of Barreiras do Boqueirão.
What is the difference between Boqueirão and Barreiras do Boqueirão?
They are neighboring beaches. Boqueirão is quieter and has few facilities; Barreiras do Boqueirão has most of the bars and restaurants, with cliffs and coconut groves by the sand.