Praia de Iracema & Ponte dos Ingleses
Praia de Iracema
Fortaleza's oldest seafront district, where the English Bridge pier is a classic spot for watching sunsets and dolphins.
Praia de Iracema was the city's earliest seaside resort in the early 20th century. Its old Estoril villas, colorful houses and bars recall the bohemian atmosphere of that era. The Ponte dos Ingleses (English Bridge), which extends into the sea, was originally a pier built in the 1920s by a British company and is now a viewing pier. Large crowds gather there at dusk to watch the sunset, and dolphins are sometimes seen. Nearby, the Iracema artificial beach “Aterro” often hosts concerts and festivals. It is free to visit. Stay alert at night and try to walk in company along the main streets.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura
- Mercado Central de Fortaleza
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- Catedral Metropolitana de Fortaleza
- Passeio Público
- Centro de Turismo do Ceará (EMCETUR)
- Museu do Ceará
- Pinacoteca do Ceará