Before you go
Your trip to Maragogi.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Maragogi – AL Destination Costa dos Corais about 131 km from Maceió
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Maceió (MCZ) Rio Largo · 128 km
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Aeroporto Internacional do Recife (REC) Recife · 124 km
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Rodoviária de Maragogi
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Maragogi is about 130 km from Maceió, on the AL-101 Norte, and about 130 km from Recife, via the BR-101 and the PE-060. By car it takes about 2 and a half hours. There are regular buses from the Maceió Bus Terminal. The Maceió and Recife airports are at similar distances.
How many days
Three days: one for the galés (offshore reef pools), one for the northern beaches, such as Barra Grande and Antunes, and a spare one to match the tide. Many people use Maragogi as a base for the whole Costa dos Corais and stay a week.
When to go
From September to March there is more sun and the sea is usually clearer. The rains are concentrated roughly from April to July. Tours depend on low tide, which is lowest around the full and new moons. The Festa de São Bento is in March, and the town's anniversary is at the end of April.
Do you need a car?
For the center and the boat tours, no: agencies pick you up at your hotel. For Antunes, Ponta de Mangue and Peroba, more than 8 km from the center, a car, buggy or taxi helps. Avoid driving on the region's highways at night.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Maragogi
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Morning
Galés de Maragogi
The boat leaves at low tide, which changes every day. Bring a snorkel mask: the water is shallow and full of fish.
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Afternoon
Praia de Antunes
After lunch, about 8 km from the center. Clear water and few buildings.
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Late afternoon
Praia de Ponta de Mangue
A fishing village about 10 km from the center. A quiet end to the day.
2 days in Maragogi
Day 1
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Morning
Galés de Maragogi
At low tide, by boat. Book ahead in high season.
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Afternoon
Praia de Peroba
The last beach in Alagoas before Pernambuco, almost empty.
Day 2
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Morning
Barra Grande and the Caminho de Moisés
When the tide is very low, walk along the strip of sand that runs into the sea. Check the tide table first.
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Afternoon
Praia de Antunes
At low tide, you can walk to the pools by the reefs.
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Late afternoon
Praia de Ponta de Mangue
Green sea and the pace of a fishing village.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do I know the best day for the galés?
The boats only leave at low tide, and the time changes every day. Check the tide table and choose days close to the full and new moons. At high tide, the trip is called off.
Galés or Caminho de Moisés?
They are different trips. The galés (offshore reef pools) are about 6 km off the coast and require a boat; the Caminho de Moisés (Moses' Path) is a sandbank in Barra Grande that you can reach on foot when the tide is very low. With two days, you can do both.
Can I stay in Maragogi without a car?
Yes. There are buses from Maceió, airport transfers and agencies that pick you up at your hotel for tours. You only miss a car for the more remote beaches.
Is there a visitor limit at the galés?
Yes. The area is part of the APA Costa dos Corais (environmental protection area), and the number of people per day is controlled. In high season, book the trip ahead.