Cacimbinhas Beach & Dunes
Praia de Cacimbinhas
A long beach north of Madeiro with towering dunes for sandboarding and cliffs overlooking the bay; dolphins are common, and it is far less crowded than the town centre.
Cacimbinhas Beach lies between Madeiro Beach and Tibau do Sul. This long beach is backed by high dunes and sea cliffs. Its few visitors and big waves make it suited to experienced surfers. Buggy tours often stop on top of the dunes, where visitors can ride sandboards down the slopes. The clifftop also offers good views over Madeiro Bay for spotting dolphins. The beach has very few facilities, with only a few beach bars, so bring your own water and sun protection. You can take a taxi from Pipa to the clifftop and walk downhill, or walk over from Madeiro Beach along the shore at low tide.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pipa Ecological Sanctuary
- Madeiro Beach
- Guaraíras Lagoon
- Dolphin Bay
- Pipa Beach
- Avenida Baía dos Golfinhos
- Praia do Amor
- Chapadão Cliffs