Areia Vermelha Marine State Park
Parque Estadual Marinho de Areia Vermelha
A red sandbar that appears at low tide off Cabedelo, surrounded by shallow lagoons. It is Paraíba's most popular boat trip.
Areia Vermelha lies about 1 km offshore from Camboinha Beach in Cabedelo. It is a reddish-brown sandbar that appears only at low tide. The surrounding reefs and shallow water are crystal clear, and it was designated a state marine park in 2000. Most visitors go from Camboinha Beach by catamaran, small boat or canoe. The trip takes about 10 minutes and costs about 40–70 reais. Half-day tours with hotel pickup in João Pessoa are also available. On the sandbar you can swim, snorkel and sunbathe, and there are floating bars on the water. Swimming is only possible at low tide, when the tide is below about 0.3 m, so check the tide tables and return before the tide comes in. Wear sunscreen and help protect the corals.
Opening hours
Depends on tides; usually daytime low tide
Nearby sights
- Fortress of Santa Catarina
- Jacaré Beach Sunset
- Manaíra Beach
- Paraíba Handicraft Market
- Tambaú Beach & Seafront
- Picãozinho Natural Pools
- Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park (Bica)
- Centro Cultural São Francisco