Iracema Beach
The boardwalk is always full of people running, jogging, walking and those just watching the waves come in on Iracema Beach. There are lots of bars and restaurants which ensure that the area is always busy with people, whether it's night or day.
This is an urban beach, well within the city limits of Fortaleza and with a wide strip of sand which leaves plenty of room for sports, beach games and setting up your beach blanket. The white sands are soft and the waters warm and mostly calm.
People are attracted to the Metal Bridge at sunset since the views are fantastic and it's a nice way to wrap up a long day at the beach. The name for Iracema Beach comes from the character Iracema in the novel by José de Alencar Ceará. Historically, Dutch maps of 1649 show that this was where the native Indians were living when Potiguara Matias Beck and his fleet arrived in what is now Fortaleza. This area has been restored, revitalized and transformed into the Centro Cultural Dragão do Mar.
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Address: Praia de Iracema Fortaleza - CEActivities near to Iracema Beach
| Fortaleza New Year´s Eve (festival) -
Fortaleza New Year's Eve celebrations are unforgettable. The energy of the city is even more positive when the end of December is approaching. The party hosted by the city of Fortaleza main hot spots are Iracema Beach and Beira-Mar Ave., the main corridor of the animation capital of Ceará.
The tourist can opt for the popular and free bash happens on Iracema Beach, enjoy the Beira-Mar Ave. buzz or the particu... Address: Av. Beira Mar - Praia de Iracema Fortaleza - CE, 60060-610 Distance: 0.56km from the Iracema Beach |  |
| Imagem e do Som Museum (museum) -
Museum of Image and Sound in Fortaleza was officially opened in 1980, inside the Menezes Pimentel Public State Library, now part of the Department of Culture's Audiovisual Secretariat.
In addition to the sober and harmonious architecture, with gardens and flowers, the house has the protection of two porcelain lions from the city of Porto, Portugal. Dating back to the early XX century, these pieces are the... Address: Museum of Image and Sound Br Studart Avenue, 410 - Aldeota, Fortaleza - CE, 60120-000 Distance: 0.81km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Mercado dos Pinhões (market) -
Made in France, and inaugurated on April 18, 1897, this former meat market was imported piece by piece from Europe. Mercado dos Pinhões has been refurbished and currently provides a place for many local artists to sell their handicrafts. Located at Praça Visconde de Pelotas and Praia de Iracema, this market is roughly two blocks inland from the shops at Rua Monsenhor Tabosa. The direct translation of Mercado dos Pinh&ot... Address: Pc Visconde de Pelotas, 41 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60110-210 Distance: 1.00km from the Iracema Beach |  |
| Estoril (historical) - The house with a foundation of class wood and covered with lime and clay, an architectural daring that time for a two-story building was erected in 1925 by businessman Jose de Magalhaes Ceara Porto.
It was the Vila Morena, located in the then Port of rafts, far away from the city center. The iron spiral staircase that leads to the upper floor of the house was brought from England. At the time of World War II, the family leased the p... Address: Rua dos Tabajaras 397, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.04km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Corpos e Noite (nightlife) - Hours: Daily from 11pm to 5am
Capacity: 1000
Rates: up to $ 15
Cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard | Credicard
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 18 to 22
Genre: Dance / Disco / Pop
Access for disabled
Rua Dos Potiguaras,171 - Iracema - Fortaleza / CE
Tel.: (85) 3219-3994 Address: Rua Dos Potiguaras,171 - Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.08km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Ponte dos Ingleses (historical) - The English Bridge, popularly known as the Metal Bridge, has a long history of fascination on the population of Fortaleza and about their visitors.
Its construction began in December 1902 and lasted for four long years, rising to serve until 1940, the viaduct of embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and cargo in Fortaleza. This means that she played the important role of sea port to build the port Mucuripe in the early '40s.
... Address: Ponte dos Ingleses Rua dos Cariris - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza - CE, 60060-330 Distance: 1.09km from the Iracema Beach |  |
| Meireles Beach (beach) -
Walkways and Baordwalks line Meireles beach, with craft fairs, stalls and kiosks selling many goods. The area attracts quite a few tourists, as there are many hotels near by. The beaches have a good number of interesting rock formations, but the water is unfortunately polluted and not suitable for bathing in. However, the long seawall is very nice to just wander down on a warm afternoon with the coast breeze c... Address: Distance: 1.14km from the Iracema Beach |  |
| Café Teatro das Marias (theater) - One of the most important cultural centers in Fortaleza. Founded in 2004, this cultrual center has been working over the years promoting the culture of Fortaleza and the the state, Ceará.
The center provides employment for many students of the arts, including technicians and the artists who perform.
Their website lists many of the upcoming activities, which is updated regularly. Their schedule can be found on their site, http:... Address: R. Sen. Almino, 233 - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.15km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Disco Voador (nightlife) - td The Flying Saucer is a complex that houses a nightclub, bar, art gallery, school of modern dance, DJ and video courses. Inspired in large multidisciplinary centers of Holland such as Paradiso and Melkweg, the flying saucer will inaugurate a new concept in entertainment and art centers in Ceará, uniting the most diverse forms of modern art, like dance, music and visual arts to the younger form of entertainment, a night club ins... Address: Rua Jose Avelino,555 - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.22km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Órbita Bar (nightlife) - td 21 votes
Hours: Thu-Sun from 9pm
Capacity: 1100
Rates: up to $ 15
Cards accepted: Visa | MasterCard | Diners | Amex
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 22 to 25
Genre: Rock
Access for disabled
Rua Dragão do Mar, 207 - Centro - Fortaleza / CE
Tel.: (85) 3453-1421
http://www.orbitabar.com.br
Address: Rua Dragão do Mar, 207 - Centro, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.25km from the Iracema Beach | |
| Camaleão (nightlife) -
A large dance floor accommodates upto 500 people, while the club accommodates up to 800 people at a time. The music is usually dance, disco or pop and it opens from 6:00 pm until the last guest leaves. Entrance fees can vary depending on the day, and whether there are live bands playing, expect up to R$30.00, with a minimum age of eighteen, and a clientele that is in their early twenties. Cam... Address: Rua Dragão do Mar, 72 - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 1.35km from the Iracema Beach |
Restaurants near to Iracema Beach
Marcel is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.14km from Iracema Beach and can be found at Av. Historiador Raimundo Girão, 800
With a privileged location on Iracema Beach and specializes in French cuisine, Marcel Fortress brings in its menu of various dishes of traditional cuisine Bistro. Among the specialties, income-based duck, rabbit, fish and seafood, and the car chief, the delicious souffle. Marcel is in Fortaleza.O Capo is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.14km from Iracema Beach and can be found at Av. Historiador Raimundo Girão, 800
Tia Nair Sabores do Mar is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.22km from Iracema Beach and can be found at Rua Ildefonso Albano, 68
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