Photo of Fortaleza Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Fortaleza Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fortaleza Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Fortaleza Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Fortaleza Beach and the settlement

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Photo of Fortaleza Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Excellent

Fortaleza Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fortaleza Beach?

The bar is located right on the Fortaleza Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.A Casinha do Vovô Almiro - Gastronomia Caiçara is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Fortaleza Beach?

There are 912 places to stay in the Fortaleza Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fortaleza Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8484465&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Corsario Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3322471&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mata Atlantica Chales - Praia da Lagoinha, Ubatuba - SP</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2571802&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Nevada Ubatuba</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5730595&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">CASA PARAISO na praia da Fortaleza-Ubatuba com WIFI</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4824207&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Paraiso Romantico Inesquecivel Praia Vermelha do Sul</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5657661&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa com linda vista para o mar para amantes da natureza</a></li></ul>

Praia da Fortaleza

Ubatuba, Brazil

#46 out of 228 in São Paulo

8.5

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

Maranduba • 6 km

Map of beach

Bar Carrinho Sol Nascente

50m

Restaurant Trailer Nossa Onda

50m

Restaurant A Casinha do Vovô Almiro - Gastronomia Caiçara

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Brazilian Restaurant Pastéis da Hora

10 - Exceptional 60m

Meal Takeaway Lanche da japa

10 - Exceptional 60m

Seafood Restaurant Quiosque e Restaurante Dona Ana

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Restaurante e lanchonete casa do Badejo

9 - Excellent 70m

Bar Cantinho da Hora & caldinho da Li

7.2 - Good 80m

Restaurant Restaurante da Manu

10 - Exceptional 130m

Park Fortaleza Beach

50m

Park Fortaleza Natural Swimming Pool

80m

Hiking Area Trail of 7 Beaches

90m

Park Pontão da Fortaleza

540m

Park Costa beach

930m

Park Praia do Cedro do Sul

1km

Park Praia do Deserto

1.1km

Park Mocó Beach

1.3km

Park Praia Vermelha do Sul

1.6km

Supermarket Mercado Caiçara

530m

Supermarket Supermercado Praia Dura

3.7km

Supermarket Elmar Supermercados

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Port Ribeira

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Sununga Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Gruta Que Chora

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Saco da Ribeira

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Flamengo

5.7km

Church Arautos do Evangelho em Ubatuba - Lumen Maris

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Caçandoquinha

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Mirante da Enseada Beach

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Presidio ruins of Anchieta Island

9.6 - Exceptional 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach Prison

9.6 - Exceptional 9.9km

Historical Landmark Ruínas da Lagoinha (Fazenda Bom Retiro)

3.7km

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About

Fortaleza Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 46th place out of 228 beaches in the São Paulo region 149.8 km away from its center, the city of Sao Paulo. It is one of the beaches of Maranduba settlement, just 6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Fortaleza Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Lazaro, which has a rating of 8.7.

Fortaleza Beach is located in São Paulo within Maranduba, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

2.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Maranduba • 6 km

Map of beach

Bar Carrinho Sol Nascente

50m

Restaurant Trailer Nossa Onda

50m

Restaurant A Casinha do Vovô Almiro - Gastronomia Caiçara

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Brazilian Restaurant Pastéis da Hora

10 - Exceptional 60m

Meal Takeaway Lanche da japa

10 - Exceptional 60m

Seafood Restaurant Quiosque e Restaurante Dona Ana

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Restaurante e lanchonete casa do Badejo

9 - Excellent 70m

Bar Cantinho da Hora & caldinho da Li

7.2 - Good 80m

Restaurant Restaurante da Manu

10 - Exceptional 130m

Park Fortaleza Beach

50m

Park Fortaleza Natural Swimming Pool

80m

Hiking Area Trail of 7 Beaches

90m

Park Pontão da Fortaleza

540m

Park Costa beach

930m

Park Praia do Cedro do Sul

1km

Park Praia do Deserto

1.1km

Park Mocó Beach

1.3km

Park Praia Vermelha do Sul

1.6km

Supermarket Mercado Caiçara

530m

Supermarket Supermercado Praia Dura

3.7km

Supermarket Elmar Supermercados

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Port Ribeira

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Sununga Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Gruta Que Chora

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Saco da Ribeira

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Flamengo

5.7km

Church Arautos do Evangelho em Ubatuba - Lumen Maris

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Caçandoquinha

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Mirante da Enseada Beach

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Presidio ruins of Anchieta Island

9.6 - Exceptional 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach Prison

9.6 - Exceptional 9.9km

Historical Landmark Ruínas da Lagoinha (Fazenda Bom Retiro)

3.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Maranduba • 3.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Fortaleza Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Fortaleza Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Brava da Fortaleza Beach Brava da Fortaleza Beach

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Cedro do Sul Beach Cedro do Sul Beach

7.7 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Costa Beach Costa Beach

8.2 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

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8.4 Very good

2.2km

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8.4 Very good

2.2km

Vermelha Beach Vermelha Beach

8.5 Excellent

2.9km

Brava do Sul Beach Brava do Sul Beach

7.4 Good

3.4km

Lagoinha Beach Lagoinha Beach

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Maranduba • 6km

Main locality of province

Sao Paulo • 149.8km

Transport

Airport

UBT • 13.5km

Bus Station

Av. Brasília, 50 - Indaiá • 28.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fortaleza Beach?

The coastline of Fortaleza Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fortaleza Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fortaleza Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Fortaleza Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Fortaleza Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Fortaleza Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fortaleza Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Fortaleza Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Fortaleza Beach?

Fortaleza Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fortaleza Beach?

The bar is located right on the Fortaleza Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.A Casinha do Vovô Almiro - Gastronomia Caiçara is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fortaleza Beach?

There are 912 places to stay in the Fortaleza Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Fortaleza Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Fortaleza Beach from parking?

The Fortaleza Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fortaleza Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Fortaleza Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sununga Beach located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fortaleza Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Fortaleza Beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.