Pipa Beach (Praia de
Pipa in Portuguese) is one of the most famous
beaches of Brazil. Located next to city of Natal, the capital city of state of Rio Grande do Norte. Is located more precisely in municipality of Tibau do Sul, exactly 84 km from the capital of the state.
- In 1626, the beach became known as Itacoatiara, meaning "the painted cliff", later becoming Ponta do Cabo Verde ("Green Headland"), and is now Praia da Pipa, or "Pipa Beach."
- Pipa was a small fishing village until the 1970s. Then it was discovered
by surfers and backpackers, attracted by a set of natural attributes
rarely found even in other Brazilian beaches: crystal-clear waters,
fine, white sand, areas of preservation Atlantic Forest,
10-meter-high vertical cliffs, and friendly locals.
- However, one should
be very careful with the strong currents in the sea and the huge waves
loved by the surfers but really dangerous for those willing to enjoy
these warm waters.
