Praia do Meireles, Urban beach in Fortaleza, Brazil

Praia do Meireles is an urban beach with wide sandy shores lined with palm trees and a paved promenade that runs along the waterfront. A row of modern buildings including hotels, restaurants, and shops sits directly behind the beach.

The area began as a small fishing settlement before developing into a major coastal destination during the second half of the twentieth century. This transformation shaped it into one of Fortaleza's primary tourism centers today.

The beach is also called Praia da Beira-Mar, and locals know it as Praia do Náutico after the club that became a landmark at its southern end. Its stretch runs from the breakwater of Avenida Rui Barbosa to the Náutico breakwater, along the busiest part of Avenida Beira-Mar.

The beach is comfortable to visit during most of the year, though summer months bring stronger heat and humidity. Visitors can easily navigate using the wide promenade and explore different sections on foot.

The beach is also called Praia da Beira-Mar or Praia do Náutico, after the club that became a local landmark. Its stretch of shore runs from the groyne at Avenida Rui Barbosa to the groyne at the Náutico.