Discover the natural pools of Maragogi and the beautiful beaches with blue and green waters of the region
The north of the state is the most popular destination for those visiting Alagoas, especially for the Maragogi swimming pools, known internationally for their beauty. There is much to discover, explore and experience along the way.
Paripuera and Barra de Santo Antônio
Praia do Sonho Verde, 40 km from Maceió, is a gift for anyone passing through the city, with a transparent and colorful sea that gives its name to the town. It has a wide expanse of light, soft sand. The sea waters are calm, clean and very clear, giving the impression that it is a large pool that has no end. Along the beach, several leaning coconut trees provide natural shade. The region is located in the so-called Costa dos Corais, an area of environmental protection and manatee conservation in Brazil.
Tours Jeeps is one of the highlights
The tour of jeep not to be missed, a trip to the island of Croa and the beach of Carro Brodo, in the municipality of Barra de Santo Antônio, where today only the tires of the “car” remain in the sand in the form of a strange sculpture. The place has a portico at the entrance, with a sunny design and a small, rather rustic bar structure, which offers, in addition to drinks and snacks, body paintings made with colored clays taken from the cliffs that they border the beach and which were already used by indigenous populations.
OR jeep Stop at the lookout point, where the ocean disappears from view and the scenery is gorgeous for photos, even on the roof of the 4×4. Beach clubs have become trendy and found on several beaches across the state, and it would be no different here. The Beach Club Anauê is one of the best places to relax after returning from your trip, with bungalows, swimming pool, beach bar, restaurant with regional dishes and snacks and live music.
Saint Michael of Miracles
The city is quite small, but it is worth stopping for a pleasant walk. buggy. The route takes an average of an hour and a half, passing through Sítio do Coconha, located on the seafront. It preserves an original house from the fishing village that once existed on the site, where Mr. José (former fisherman) and Dona Hilda welcome tourists and tell, with light in their eyes, their love story, which has lasted for 36 years .
Discover magical places
The tour also passes by the Nossa Senhora do Povo Church, the third oldest in the state, founded between the 17th and 18th centuries; near the viewpoint and the cave of São Miguel, from where waters that are said to be miraculous flow. After the tour, enjoy lunch and enjoy it from the beach of the Santo Milagres Beach Club, which offers comfortable bungalows, deckchairs with umbrellas and service, hammock, shop, SPA and a swimming pool with clear waters where you can swim among colorful fish.
Maragogi is the most popular destination for tourists
The destination is the best known in the state among tourists. The various pools of warm, transparent water that form at low tide are sought after by travelers from all over the world. To access the area, transportation is by small boats and times change daily due to the tide table. The period of stay is a maximum of one hour, for reasons of protection of the coral reefs; so much so that, from time to time, the swimming pools visited are changed.
The experience is unique, with the water completely transparent around your waist. The space is divided by small schools of colorful fish. Photo guides take photos worthy of any album cover, with special underwater cameras. For those who want to experience the place even more it is possible to go scuba diving or simply observe the corals up close using mouthpiece. The city has a good infrastructure: in addition to natural pools and beaches, there are small biscuit factories and a zoo as attractions.
Try traditional biscuits
The biscuit factories are artisanal and operate in kitchens adapted from residential homes. One of the most famous in the city is Sister Marlene’s small factory, which produces cassava gum-based biscuits (in the southern region of Brazil they are known as sequilhos) in different sizes, with or without the addition of fresh coconut pulp. It employs more than six people and sells produce throughout the region.
Another traditional biscuit is the sweet and savory puff pastry and the “moedinha”, produced industrially by the company that bears the name of the city and which has a “company shop” at very attractive prices.
Ecopark Zoo
The Eco Park Zoo is another local attraction, where visitors can interact with some animals such as macaws and snakes, being able to touch them and take photos while holding them. There are more than 40 species exhibited in the spaces, such as flamingos, harpies, amphibians, alligators, monkeys, jaguars, tigers, among others.
About 80 percent of the animals came from seizures and rescues, while the rest came from farms and zoos. The visits are guided and the company is located in Beach of Peroba. The Maré Beach Club is a good stopping point for lunch and where buggy for walks.
Antunes Beach is known as the Brazilian Caribbean
Antunes Beach, known as the Brazilian Caribbean, is one of the most beautiful coasts in the Northeast. With a large chain of corals, it is 7 km from the center of Maragogi. Take the opportunity to take a tour jeep in the region and stay at least a few hours in Antunes.
In addition to its beauty, the beach contains some curiosities such as the Caminho de Moisés, a sandy isthmus that flows into the sea, where, at low tide, it is possible to reach the coral reef on foot. But you have to be careful, because if the tide rises, there is no way to return except by boat.
Along the sand there are several Instagrammable spots, such as decorated swings, structures made from coconut stalks that serve as a base for interesting photos, rafts, among others. But everything is paid for. Cheap, but paid for.
By Patricia de Campos – Qual Viagem magazine
Source: Terra
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