beach · Conde, PB
Praia de Tambaba
Divided into a regular section and a nudist section, it is one of the best-known nudist beaches in the country. The scenery is a cove enclosed by cliffs and forest.
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About Praia de Tambaba
Praia de Tambaba (beach) is in Conde, on the Costa do Conde, on the south coast of Paraíba. It is known as the first official nudist beach in Northeast Brazil, but it is divided into two sections, separated by a small rocky hill: a regular one, open to everyone in swimwear, and a nudist one.
The scenery is a cove surrounded by cliffs, coconut palms and forest. In the regular section, dark rocks break the force of the waves and form natural pools at low tide. One of the rocks in the sea has a lone coconut palm on top and has become the symbol of the beach.
The regular section has the facilities, with parking, chair rentals and snack bars. From the clifftops, viewpoints overlook the coast, including the colorful cliffs of neighboring Praia da Arapuca.
The nudist section has its own rules: nudity is mandatory, men may not enter unaccompanied, and photographing other people without permission and any obscene behavior are prohibited. If you don't practice naturism, you can enjoy the beach as usual in the regular section.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Allow half a day for swimming in the natural pools and climbing to the viewpoints.
Best time
From October to January, the driest period (the rains are concentrated from April to July), and at low tide, when natural pools form among the rocks.
How to get there
From João Pessoa, head south on the coastal highway (PB-008) to Conde and then follow the signposted local road to Tambaba. The beach is more isolated, and the easiest way to get there is by car, taxi or excursion.
Tip
Check the tide table to catch the natural pools. If you go to the nudist section, respect the rules and the warning signs at the passage between the sections.
A look at the place
Praia de Tambaba in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia de Tambaba
Do you have to be naked at Tambaba?
Not on the whole beach. There is a regular section, with swimwear, and a separate nudist section, where nudity is mandatory.
Can a man on his own enter the nudist section at Tambaba?
No. Under the nudist section's rules, men may not enter unaccompanied.
Can you take photos at Tambaba?
In the nudist section, photographing other people without permission is prohibited.
Does Tambaba have natural pools?
Yes. At low tide, the rocks form natural pools in the regular section.
Where is Praia de Tambaba?
In the municipality of Conde, on the Costa do Conde, on the south coast of Paraíba, south of João Pessoa.