Massagueira
A fishing village on Manguaba Lagoon with a row of lakeside restaurants serving shrimp, crab and sururu, where Maceió locals come for weekend seafood.
Massagueira belongs to the municipality of Marechal Deodoro and lies on the road to the southern beaches, about 20 km from Maceió. Lakeside restaurants have wooden decks extending out over the lagoon. Signature dishes include shrimp stewed in coconut milk, garlic sururu, fried fish and lagoon crab, all served in generous portions suited to sharing. Lunchtime is the busiest, so plan to visit on the way to Praia do Francês or the old town of Marechal Deodoro.
Opening hours
Most restaurants ~11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Praia do Francês
- Marechal Deodoro Historic Center
- Lagoa Mundaú & Pontal da Barra
- Barra de São Miguel
- Maceió Metropolitan Cathedral
- Théo Brandão Museum
- Jaraguá Historic District
- Pajuçara Natural Pools