Praia de Majorlândia, Beach in Aracati, Ceará, Brazil
Praia de Majorlândia is a beach along the Ceará coast with natural cliffs and calm waters. The broad sandy shore stretches along the bay and offers natural protection from strong waves.
The name came into use in 1937 when Major Bruno da Silva Figueiredo established the settlement. It means Land of the Major and preserves the memory of this local founder.
The name Majorlândia means "Land of the Major", taken from the district founded in 1937 by Major Bruno da Silva Figueiredo; the beach carries the founder's title rather than a natural feature. The settlement lies 12 km from Aracati and 6 km from the neighbouring beach of Canoa Quebrada.
The beach is located about 170 kilometers from Fortaleza and can be easily reached from Aracati. Many accommodations with ocean views provide comfortable options for visitors.
Majorlândia lies 12 km from Aracati town and 6 km from the neighbouring beach of Canoa Quebrada, a short hop along the Ceará coast. The district that gave the beach its name was founded in 1937 by Major Bruno da Silva Figueiredo.
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