Relaxed kitesurfing and wing foiling at the KBC Parajuru kitesurfing school in Brazil

Water sports beach & spot

The wide, fine sandy beaches in the north-east of Brazil stretch to the horizon and are considered the most beautiful beaches in the whole country. Our kitesurf & wingfoil centre is located just in front of our the lagoon and about 300m from the sea, offering you a dream spot covering several square kilometres with plenty of space to take advantage of the side shore wind. The wind, the current and the river shape the lagoon a little differently every year.

The Lagoon, in front of the center and it is accessible 2h before and after pick of the high tide – so about 4h of good riding conditions on the lagoon a day. The open sea is 300m away from KBC station.
River mouth is 4km away from the station and we always provide transfers to get there. It is about 10min ride with a car.

Tides at the spot

Look out for new moon and full moon in your calendar. With full moon, lagoon is at its wides and deepest throughout the month. Our kitesurf and wingfoil spot changes every day due to the tides, moon circle and wind conditions.

High Tide
At high tide the lagoon is extremely wide with shallow water forms. The shallow water in the shore area is ideal for the water start and setup. Our shallow and flat lagoon makes kitesurfing enjoyable and offers great conditions for freestylers. Advanced kitesurfers can enjoy 500 meters of mirror-smooth water upwind at the mouth of the Pirangi River or ride the ocean waves directly above the sandbank. At the high tide and preferably full moon, the lagoon is a good spot for beginner wingfoilers.
We ecommend our spot to medium and advanced riders who can enjoy the lagoon, river mouth as well as the ocean ride.

At low tide, the lagoon dryes up and small waves with flat water are formed at the front of the ocean.

On the sea, directly behind the lagoon, advanced kitesurfers and wingfoilers will always find conditions to ride.

Kitecentre & Service

The KBC Club is located right on the kite beach, separated only by a chain of dunes approximately 200 m wide. Our Centre has everything you need for a comfortable, safe kite holiday:

• Storage boxes for your personal kite gear
• A shop with kites, boards, harnesses, sunglasses, fashions, sunscreen products and other accessories
• A compressor for inflating your kite
• Our experienced beach staff are on hand to help you launch and land your kite.
• At the end of your holiday you can wash your kites with fresh water in our automated kite washing system and then let them dry.
• Lockers
• Large changing cubicles
• Showers and toilets
• A sun terrace and shady chill-out area
• Free Wi-Fi
• If you’re travelling with a non-kiter, they are of course very welcome at KBC and can use all facilities free of charge.

Bar & Restaurant

After a strenuous kite session, you can recharge at our original Brazilian Maré Alta restaurant and savour local delicacies such as macaxeira, arrumadinho or bolinhas de peixe. We prepare exquisite dishes with freshly caught fish, shrimp, prawns, lobsters and a variety of meat specialities.

At breakfast, you’ll begin your day with superfoods and delicious creations made from acai berries. Our fresh juices made from local fruits like cajá, graviola (soursop) and goiaba (guava) will give you new energy for another lap on the water. Have you ever tasted coconut milk straight from the coconut?

And after a successful day of kiting, what better way to end the day than with a caipirinha or two? We look forward to making your perfect kiting day a culinary highlight as well.

Buggy transfer to the river mouth

We offer a buggy shuttle service to the river mouth, our alternative spot, about 5 km from the center. We charge a small fee for each trip. Alternatively, the return trip can be done as a downwinder.

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Downwinder

The north-east coast of Brazil, with its endless, gorgeous beaches, features superb conditions for downwind trips. For advanced riders, our local team offers downwind boards of varying lengths for different locations. Our truck will accompany you along the beach for the duration of the trip: if you run out of energy, we’ll be on hand to collect you.

Buggy Tours

 Explore the area by buggy on an exciting tour, e.g.

• to Pontal do Maceio at the Fortim: swimming in the Rio Jaguaribe River, swimming in the natural caves in the Pontal and speeding over the sand dunes
• to Uruau Beberibe: An action-packed ride over the sand dunes accompanied by a local from Uruau.
• to Canoa Quebrada: We drive to the famous beach Canoa Quebrada, cross the river by ferry, continue on the sand dunes to the beach, then a tour of Canoa, swim, eat delicious fish, crayfish or shrimp after
• to Morro Branco: an action ride over the sand dunes, walk through the Falesias, shopping on the beach, food and drink. With its impressive sandstone labyrinth, the beach is one of Ceará's most remarkable beaches. Continue with a visit to the arts and crafts market. The day will end on the beautiful sandy beach or in the nearby spa "Oca dor Índios".

Activities

Our shady coconut palms and parasols, sun loungers, bean bags and hammocks invite you to relax, listen to music and to read. There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout the station and in the restaurant. And when you feel ready for action again, may we suggest:

• A stroll along the sandy beach that seems to go on forever
• Learn stand up paddling and paddle through the lagoon
• Take a buggy trip through the gigantic dunes
• Enjoy a boat excursion on the Rio Jaguaribe and be entranced by the unique beauty of Brazil. Fresh oysters are included.
• Canoa Quebrada: during the day, you can browse around the many small shops and enjoy a visit to Canoa’s renowned sand beach. In the evenings, the streets of Canoa are transformed into a lively, chaotic party mecca with a host of bars and clubs. Then, after midnight the revellers head towards the beach and the Freedom Bar, where they dance till the wee hours to the sound of reggae. We’ll be happy to advise you when you arrive

Massage

We have our relax room at the pousada, where specialized physiotherapist offers you massage to relivemuscle tension after long day on the water! Choose betweensport massage, relaxing massage, feet reflex massage oraromatherapy.

Party & Nights

Valber’s unforgettable churrascos would surely tempt even a vegetarian. A churrasco, or barbecue, is a centrepiece of Brazilian cuisine and therefore a must for every holidaymaker. A variety of meats are grilled on skewers 1 m in length and served with typical Brazilian side dishes such as farofa, macaxeira (cassava) and beijão. A unique culinary experience, and one not to be missed!
We also recommend a visit to the beach resort Canoa Quebrada: during the day, you can browse around the many small shops and enjoy a visit to Canoa’s renowned sand beach. In the evenings, the streets of Canoa are transformed into a lively, chaotic party mecca with a host of bars and clubs. Then, after midnight the revellers head towards the beach and the Freedom Bar, where they dance till the wee hours to the sound of reggae.

Celebration New Year with us

Escape the winter, travel to the warmth and spend an unforgettable New Year's Eve with us.

Shop

Our shop features a selection of kites and boards from F-ONE, harnesses by MANERA, accessories, board shorts and shirts. 

Beach wedding under palm trees

The team of the Pousada Maré Alta organizes dream weddings with a romantic wedding ceremony on the beach, live music, wonderful decorations and a glittering party with Brazilian delicacies and drinks. Of course you can also celebrate other occasions, such as events and birthdays.