Areia Preta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Ponta Negra Beach featuring a beach, a skyscraper and a coastal town

Ponta Negra Beach

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.

Ponta Negra Beach
Ponta Negra Beach featuring a coastal town and general coastal views

Morro do Careca

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Morro do Careca during your travels in Natal?

Morro do Careca
Meio Beach

Meio Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Meio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Natal.

Meio Beach
Redinha Beach featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Redinha Beach

Stroll down the pier for a view of the bridge that hovers over this scenic beach. Enjoy its lively atmosphere and local fried fish delicacy.

Redinha Beach
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte during your travels in Natal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Dunes Park

Dunes Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunes Park, a lovely green space in Natal. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Dunes Park

Activities

Full-Day Excursion to Maracajaú & Parrachos Reef

Full-Day Excursion to Maracajaú & Parrachos Reef

AU$151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Maracajaú & Parrachos Reef
Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal

Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal

AU$30
per adult
Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal
From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure

From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure

AU$75
per adult
From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure
From Natal: Pipa Beach Full-Day Excursion

From Natal: Pipa Beach Full-Day Excursion

AU$25
per adult
From Natal: Pipa Beach Full-Day Excursion
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Tour in Pipa | Full Day

AU$32
per adult
Tour in Pipa | Full Day
São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour

São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour

AU$106
per adult
São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour
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Our pick of the best Areia Preta Hotel Deals

Hotel Paraíso Natal
Hotel Paraíso Natal
3 out of 5
Av. Governador Silvio Pedroza 34, Areia Preta, Natal, RN
The price is AU$44 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$44
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (395 reviews)
"Malo por dónde se lo mire, se nota que se quedó en el tiempo, las instalaciones son viejas descuidadas, muchas no funcionan, la cama y sábanas re viejas, el desayuno muy básico, no tienen ni un ventilador en el comedor, tremendo calor cuando se desayuna, lo rescatable es la ubicación que caminando ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2024

Hotel Paraíso Natal
Natal Praia Hotel
Natal Praia Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. Gov. Silvio Pedroza, 19, Natal, RN
The price is AU$39 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$39
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Artist's Beach and Handicrafts Fair ...
7.6/10 Good! (558 reviews)
"Tour company promoted at the hotel did a good sand dunes tour at a discount No english spoken"

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2024

Natal Praia Hotel
Hotel Italia Beach
Hotel Italia Beach
3 out of 5
Av Gov Silvio Pedrosa, 26, Natal, RN
The price is AU$61 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$61
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Natal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Artist's Beach and Handicrafts Fair of Artists ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
"Excellent value for the money! Clean, basic, breakfast, pool, English speaking staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2020

Hotel Italia Beach
Rede Andrade Bello Mare
Rede Andrade Bello Mare
3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Roberto Freire, 4917, Praia de Ponta Negra, Natal, RN
The price is AU$33 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$33
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (834 reviews)
"There are only 12 parking spots."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Rede Andrade Bello Mare
Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
5 out of 5
Avenida Senador Dinarte Mariz 6045, Via Costeira Ponta negra, Natal, RN
The price is AU$734 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$734
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Natal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"muito bom hotel limpo"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
Kristie Resort
Kristie Resort
4 out of 5
Av Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 5464, Natal, RN
The price is AU$113 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$113
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is very good! Great location and great staff, only the front desk guy at the check out was kind off rude, I told him that they didn’t put our name at the distem since yesterday and he completely ignore me! No apologies, nothing! The staff at the breakfast and the pool bar area was amazing! ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Kristie Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Areia Preta

Natal showing a skyscraper, a coastal town and general coastal views

Petrópolis

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Petrópolis. You might want to make time for a stop at Dunes Park or Museu Camara Cascudo.

Petrópolis
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Praia do Meio

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Praia do Meio. You might want to make time for a stop at Meio Beach or Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio Beach.

Praia do Meio
Alberto Maranhao Theater which includes interior views and theatre scenes

Natal Centro

While visiting Natal Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Alberto Maranhao Theater and Natal City Hall.

Natal Centro
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Tirol

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Tirol. You might want to make time for a stop at Midway Shopping Mall or Dunes Park.

Tirol
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Alecrim

Travellers like the monuments in Alecrim, and Sao Pedro Church is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Alecrim
Newton Navarro Bridge which includes a bridge and night scenes

Redinha

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Redinha. You might want to make time for a stop at Redinha Beach or Newton Navarro Bridge.

Redinha

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