Praia do Francês
The most popular beach in southern Maceió, where a reef encloses calm, shallow water on one side and waves for surfing lie on the other.
The beach lies about 25 km from Maceió. On one side of its arc, a coral reef encloses calm, shallow water suitable for swimming and for families with children. On the other side the waves are larger and serve as a practice ground for surf schools. Beach bars line the sand, where you can rent a lounger and order seafood, and at low tide you can see small fish in the reef pools. Locals crowd in at weekends, and parking is hard to find in peak season, so arrive early. Buses and minibuses run from the city, and it is often included in one-day tours of the southern route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Massagueira
- Marechal Deodoro Historic Center
- Barra de São Miguel
- Lagoa Mundaú & Pontal da Barra
- Praia do Gunga
- Théo Brandão Museum
- Maceió Metropolitan Cathedral
- Jaraguá Historic District