Praia do Forte, Beach at Santos Reis district, Natal, Brazil.

Praia do Forte is a beach in the Santos Reis district with turquoise waters near the Reis Magos Fort. Natural stone pools form along the shoreline due to rock barriers, creating protected swimming areas for visitors.

Portuguese colonizers built the Reis Magos Fort in the 16th century as a key point for establishing Natal. This location became central to the early settlement and development of Rio Grande do Norte state.

The beach lies in Santos Reis, the neighbourhood named after the Magi who give the Forte dos Reis Magos its name; the fort stands on the sand itself. Fishermen's boats still work the Potengi mouth beside the beach, and the Newton Navarro Bridge carries traffic from Santos Reis across to Redinha.

Praia do Forte is one of seven points in Natal's "Special Tourist Interest Area" along the coast, watched around the clock by some of the 23 cameras installed along the city's shoreline. The Newton Navarro Bridge crosses the Potengi River here, linking Santos Reis to Redinha and the beaches of the North Coast such as Genipabu. Reefs shelter the shoreline and form natural pools at low tide.

The Newton Navarro Bridge frames the sunset from the shore, creating a scenic backdrop often overlooked by visitors. The bridge's silhouette against the evening light makes for a memorable view that changes throughout the year.