Praia do Carro Quebrado
A wild beach beneath cliffs striped in red, orange and white, usually reached by beach buggy through coconut groves, with few people and stunning scenery.
The beach lies in the municipality of Barra de Santo Antônio, about 45 km from Maceió. Its name means 'broken car', said to refer to a car that once got stuck in the sand. Behind the beach are coloured sandstone cliffs gullied by rain, and in front lie wide sands and reefs exposed at low tide. Usually you take a beach buggy from Barra de Santo Antônio, passing several other beaches on the way. There are almost no facilities, so bring your own water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Praia do Toque, São Miguel dos Milagres
- Paripueira
- Manatee Sanctuary (Rio Tatuamunha)
- Ipioca Beach
- Praia do Patacho
- Jatiúca Beach
- Ponta Verde Beach
- Pajuçara Beach