beach · Passo de Camaragibe, AL
Praia do Marceneiro
It has coconut groves, a sea in shades of blue and crystal-clear pools that form among the reefs at low tide. It is at the southern end of the Rota Ecológica, an unspoiled stretch of the north coast of Alagoas.
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About Praia do Marceneiro
Praia do Marceneiro (beach) is in Passo de Camaragibe, on the north coast of Alagoas, right next to São Miguel dos Milagres: a small stream separates it from Praia do Riacho, on the Milagres side. It is part of the Rota Ecológica dos Milagres (Ecological Route), a stretch of unspoiled coast and quiet villages.
It is a long beach of light, soft sand, with a continuous coconut grove behind the strip of sand. The sea is calm and clear, protected by reefs, which makes the water good for swimming and for children. In some spots there are reef rocks at the water's edge, so go in carefully.
At low tide, jangadas (rafts) leave the beach for the natural pools that form among the reefs. The rest of the day, the plan is to walk on the sand, swim and rest in the shade of the coconut palms. At the northern end, near the border, is the Capela dos Milagres, a private chapel used for weddings and not open to visitors.
The central stretch has a few beach stalls and beachfront pousadas (guesthouses), and near the beach there is a small village with restaurants and little shops. Beyond it, the beach is very peaceful and almost deserted for much of the year. At certain times of year, sargassum seaweed may wash up on the shore.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Set aside half a day; if you are doing the trip to the natural pools, plan on the whole day.
Best time
From September to March, when it rains less on the Alagoas coast; for the natural pools, choose a low-tide day and go in the morning, with the sun high and the water clearer.
How to get there
It is in Passo de Camaragibe, by the border with São Miguel dos Milagres; from the AL-101 highway, a short avenue leads to the sand. Access is by car, from Maceió or Milagres.
Tip
Check the tide table before you go: the jangada trip to the natural pools only happens at low tide, and it is arranged right on the beach.
A look at the place
Praia do Marceneiro in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia do Marceneiro
Is Praia do Marceneiro in São Miguel dos Milagres?
Not exactly: it is in Passo de Camaragibe, right on the border with São Miguel dos Milagres. A small stream separates it from Praia do Riacho, on the Milagres side.
Are there natural pools at Marceneiro?
Yes. At low tide, jangadas (rafts) leave the beach for the natural pools among the reefs. The trip is paid and arranged on the sand.
Is the sea good for kids?
Yes, the sea is usually calm and protected by the reefs. Just watch out for the reef rocks at a few spots along the water's edge.
Are there facilities at the beach?
The central stretch has a few beach stalls and beachfront pousadas, and a small village with restaurants near the beach. Elsewhere, the beach is very quiet and has no services.
Can I visit the Capela dos Milagres?
No. The chapel, at the northern end of the beach, is private and used for weddings; you can see it from the outside, from the sand.