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How to get to Areia Vermelha
The catamarans leave from Camboinha beach, in Cabedelo, about 30 minutes by car from the João Pessoa seafront. The crossing to the sandbank takes a few minutes.
There is no access on foot or by land — the island is out at sea, and appears only at low tide.
The tide window
Like Picãozinho, the trip depends entirely on the tide table. The island appears at low tide and vanishes when the water rises again, which sets the boats' departure time each day.
At new and full moon the tides are lower and the exposed strip of sand is larger.
What to expect
The island has no permanent facilities: what is there is set up by the operators during the tide window — usually chairs, umbrellas and a drinks service.
Take sunscreen, a hat and water. There is no natural shade, and the sun reflects hard off the pale sand.
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