beach · Senador Georgino Avelino, RN
Praia de Malembá
A little-visited beach with no facilities, of pale, soft sand, framed by coconut palms and dunes. The slightly choppy sea and the steady wind draw kitesurfers.
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About Praia de Malembá
Malembá is a beach in Senador Georgino Avelino, the smallest municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, on the state's southern coast. It is next to the inlet of Lagoa de Guaraíras, right across from Tibau do Sul, where many visitors come from.
The beach has a long strip of soft sand, framed by dunes. There are no stalls or services: what you find there is wind, dunes and the ferry crossing over the lagoon.
The steady wind and the swells at the inlet make Malembá one of the region's kitesurfing spots. On the dunes, local operators run buggy and ATV rides, and some people slide down the slopes on sandboards or sand sleds.
Many buggy tours from Natal pass through here to cross Lagoa de Guaraíras by ferry on the way to Tibau do Sul and Pipa. Since the sand is soft and there are no facilities, the beach is best for people arriving by buggy or 4x4.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
A stop of half an hour to an hour is enough to see the inlet and climb the dunes; on buggy tours, Malembá is usually a quick stop before the ferry.
Best time
During the day, in sunshine, when the light brings out the dunes; the steady wind is what draws the kitesurfers.
How to get there
Malembá is at the inlet of Lagoa de Guaraíras, across from Tibau do Sul. You get there along the coastal road from Natal or, from Tibau do Sul, by crossing the lagoon on the ferry; on the soft sand, only 4x4 vehicles. The most common way is on a buggy tour booked in Natal or Pipa.
Tip
The beach has no stalls or services: bring water and anything you plan to eat or drink.
A look at the place
Praia de Malembá in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia de Malembá
Is Praia de Malembá in Tibau do Sul or in Senador Georgino Avelino?
In Senador Georgino Avelino. It is across from Tibau do Sul, on the other side of the Lagoa de Guaraíras inlet, which is why it gets many visitors from there.
Does Malembá have beach stalls or restaurants?
No. The beach has no stalls or services.
Can you kitesurf at Malembá?
Yes. The steady wind and the swells at the Lagoa de Guaraíras inlet make it one of the region's kitesurfing spots.
How do you cross from Malembá to Tibau do Sul?
By ferry, across Lagoa de Guaraíras. Many buggy tours from Natal make this crossing on the way to Tibau do Sul and Pipa.
Can I get there in a regular car?
The sand is soft; access along the beach and over the dunes is for 4x4 vehicles, such as buggies and SUVs.