Avenida Beira-Mar
Fortaleza’s best-known seaside avenue, running along the Meireles and Iracema beaches, where evening runners, night markets, and seafood restaurants gather.
Avenida Beira-Mar runs for about 5 km along the Meireles coast. Since being redeveloped in 2019, it has become a wide pedestrian seafront with bike lanes, fitness areas, beach football courts, and viewing piers. High-rise hotels and seafood restaurants line both sides. Each evening, the Feirinha handicraft night market opens, selling lace, hammocks, cashews, and sand bottles painted with scenes. Walking after sunset draws crowds, and security is relatively good, though you should still keep an eye on your phone and belongings. Most hotels are concentrated here, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.
Opening hours
Open all day; night market approx. 17:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Feirinha da Beira-Mar
- Mucuripe Beach & Iracema Statue
- Mercado dos Peixes
- Praia de Iracema & Ponte dos Ingleses
- Parque Estadual do Cocó
- Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura
- Mercado Central de Fortaleza
- Catedral Metropolitana de Fortaleza