Come travel with us to a paradise in Brazil, called São Miguel do Gostoso, which is located north of the coast of the state of Rio Grande do Norte and 115 km away from Natal, also located at ground zero on the BR-101 Highway, being a bucolic village with more than 10 thousand inhabitants. Its foundation took place in 1884, with beaches that have a more rustic atmosphere.

It is a perfect destination for anyone looking for tranquility, but with great comfort, as the city center is full of charming restaurants and very cozy inns. São Miguel do Gostoso can get busy and to a certain extent during the night.

During the day, the destination serves as a base for excellent tours, which run from the north to the west of Rio Grande do Norte. The destination goes against other northeastern destinations and does not want to miss an eclectic climate with a calming nature, lots of charm, in a setting that is set up by beautiful and preserved beaches, with dirt streets and rich cuisine.

Its village atmosphere also inspires a very romantic atmosphere on this trip. Lately, this place has also been a focus for global artists who come to enjoy all the attractions found in this region, which is a small fishing village. It is one of the Brazilian places that is very popular with lovers of sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Best time to go to São Miguel do Gostoso

Here, you can evaluate the best time to go to this destination, which is with many strong winds, which hit between September and March and especially in the months of October until December, which is a perfect time for those who want practice kitesurfing or windsurfing and raise your sails. Summer will definitely be the best time for this trip.

In summer it will also be combined with school holidays and some holidays such as New Year's Eve and Carnival. It is best to plan your flight, hotel or guesthouse in advance. The rainy season takes place between the months of March and June and the climate is always mild.

The month of July is transitional with rainfall exceeding 100 mm. The months of October and November have almost no rain. The months that also have almost no rain are January, February, August, September and December. It can rain in March, April, May and June.

Anyone going to this destination to sail should go during the high wind season. Those who do not go to this destination with this objective will be able to enjoy all its attractions, which are local in a whole day, but in 3 days you can take day trips to Galinhos and the natural pools of Perobas and stay as long as possible. you can to rest, eat well or learn to sail.

Some attractions for travelers to visit 

The best restaurants, inns and beaches are concentrated in the center of São Miguel do Gostoso, which are very close to each other. If the traveler wants to extend his trip to nearby cities or to tourist attractions that are more distant, he must travel by car, so that all this movement is much easier.

Visit the Farol do Calcanhar, which is a little ahead of the BR-101 ground zero, which is the second largest lighthouse, measuring 62 meters high and the lighthouse closest to the African continent. It is a lighthouse that is owned by the Brazilian Navy and can only be visited on Sundays, but all of its beauty can be appreciated from the outside.

Take a buggy or quad bike ride in São Miguel do Gostoso to see the petrified dunes of Praia de Tourinhos and Praia do Marco, where you can pass by Lagoa do Sal. Just like in other regions of the northeast, this tour can be a really fun way to get to know this region and can be done through travel agencies or on your own.

Take windsurfing or kitesurfing lessons, because of their climatic conditions, which are perfect for this sport and in a setting that is naturally beautiful. Praia de Santo Cristo is the most suitable for this sport. For more advanced tourists, schools offer rental equipment and classes for all disciplines.

The beaches in São Miguel do Gostoso 

One of the most famous beaches in São Miguel do Gostoso and which is also considered the best for practicing water sports is Ponta do Santo Cristo, which is the furthest away from the center and is preferred by water lovers. sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing. There are also two inns on this beach that are the most sophisticated in the city.

At Praia de Cardeiro, which comes right after, it is very busy and can be accessed on foot and from the center, with a 10-minute walk, with a landscape that is marked by a beautiful lagoon, which is close to the sea and which ends joining the waters that are salty and during the rainy season. 

Finally, we have the beaches of Maceió and Tourinhos. The first is an urban beach, with good accommodation and food options, with a good circulation of tourists. The second, Praia de Tourinhos, is about 9 km away from the center and with its petrified dunes, which have existed for more than 2 thousand years. Your next trip could be to São Miguel do Gostoso.