See The Best Sunset Around At Barra Nova
If you are headed to the southern coast of Maceio, Barra Nova is a great place to stop for an afternoon of lounging around in the shade of a palm tree. This is a small beach by Lake Mundau where you won't find it too crowded.
Barra Nova means "New Waterway" in Portuguese. This is a stretch where the waters of Lake Mundau's lagoon meet the Atlantic Ocean. This means that it is bound to be stunningly beautiful. It fully lives up to its promise.
At Barra Nova you will find still, clear waters and palm trees all around. There are sand bars and reefs stretching around the waters of the lagoon. It is like a little bit of heaven on earth.
There are hammocks that you can lounge in, stretched between towering palm trees. If you come to Barra Nova during the sunset, you are guaranteed to have some once-in-a-lifetime photographic opportunities.
The pace is slow at Barra Nova. You won't find good surfing waves, crashing on the shore, or wild parties. There are no nightclubs or beach tents covering the beach's white sand. Barra Nova is all about quiet and relaxation.
During the weekends, and especially on Sundays, some Maceio beach-goers manage to get this far south, but during the weekdays you are pretty much guaranteed to have the beach to yourself. This is one of the things that makes Barra Nova such a great outing for your Maceio trip.
There is a tiny village, that goes by the same name Barra Nova, near the beach. This is a very old village, full of colonial buildings and a small town square. None of the buildings are very big, and it is quiet and quaint. There are some wonderful places to eat where you can enjoy local delicacies.
You can also buy crafts here. The lace that Maceio is so famous for is sold here, as well as other handmade craft goods. You can buy handwoven Brazilian hammocks, beach and swimwear, sandals and handmade jewelry. The best part is that the money all goes to the local craftspeople, and helps the local community of Barra Nova.
For a nice, relaxing time, make Barra Nova one of your stops in Maceio. Slow down and enjoy the pace of life in this tiny seaside beach village. Head to Barra Nova for the sunset and be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film.
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