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
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
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
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

From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure

From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure

NZ$87
per adult
From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure
Arena das Dunas Tour: Guided Tour Ticket

Arena das Dunas Tour: Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$16
per adult
Arena das Dunas Tour: Guided Tour Ticket
I have the best tour for you who want to enjoy adventures and be in contact with nature, the south coast is the most complete tour in the region. Come live these experiences with Papari Turismo!

4x4 tour on the South Coast of Natal

NZ$45
per adult
4x4 tour on the South Coast of Natal
City & South Coast Full-Day Tour

City Tour Of Natal and the South Coast

NZ$46
per adult
City Tour Of Natal and the South Coast
São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour

São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour

NZ$112
per adult
São Miguel do Gostoso Beach Tour
Galinhos Day Trip

Galinhos Day Trip

NZ$105
per adult
Galinhos Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Areia Preta Hotel Deals

Natal Praia Hotel

Natal Praia Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Gov. Silvio Pedroza, 19, Natal, RN
The price is NZ$44 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$44
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Genipabu Beach and Artist's Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (596 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 Paraíso Natal

Hotel Paraíso Natal

3 out of 5
Av. Governador Silvio Pedroza 34, Areia Preta, Natal, RN
The price is NZ$66 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$66
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (434 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
Hotel Italia Beach

Hotel Italia Beach

3 out of 5
Av Gov Silvio Pedrosa, 26, Natal, RN
The price is NZ$86 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$86
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Natal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Genipabu Beach and Artist's Beach are located ...
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
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
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! (1,009 reviews)
Good option in Natal
"We stayed there twice. Fist time 4 nights- 1st floor area D. I Didn’t like that area. Close to the kitchen so it was a little warm and smelly. Not in the room though. Good food. Good service. Second time, 1st floor area B. Soo much better. It’s a beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

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Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
Vila do Mar by GoldMen Hospitality

Vila do Mar by GoldMen Hospitality

4 out of 5
Via Costeira 4233, Parque das Dunas, Natal, RN
The price is NZ$263 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$263
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Ponta Negra Beach and Dunes Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
"Hotel muito bom. Comprei com muito receio devido as avaliações anteriores, porém soube que estava sob nova administração e resolvi comprar. Valeu muito a pena, não sei como era antes, mas tudo está ótimo! Cardápios variados, funcionários muito cordiais! Parabéns, voltaremos novamente com a permissão ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Vila do Mar by GoldMen Hospitality
Majestic Ponta Negra Beach

Majestic Ponta Negra Beach

5 out of 5
Av. Eng. Roberto Freire 3800, Ponta Negra, Natal, RN
The price is NZ$182 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$182
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"I have stayed in this hotel several times before but this time I found the hotel is not the same. I think the up keep has declined. my bathroom had some mold in the shower; the sink was not draining freely; the closet door would not stay closed. The worse of all was the WIFI (terrible)"

Reviewed on 9 July 2025

Majestic Ponta Negra Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Areia Preta

Natal showing a high-rise building, general coastal views and a coastal town

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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Mãe Luiza

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Mãe Luiza. You might want to make time for a stop at Dunes Park or Mae Luiza Lighthouse.

Mãe Luiza
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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 featuring interior views and theatre scenes

Natal Centro

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

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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Lagoa Seca

Travellers like the theatres in Lagoa Seca, and Teatro Riachuelo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa Seca

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