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The city that draws people starting over
João Pessoa has become a destination for people changing cities: a city beach with calm sea, a relaxed pace, a lower cost of living than the south-eastern capitals and a seafront free of tower walls, protected by law. Your choice of neighbourhood shapes almost everything — distance to the beach, traffic, property prices and the kind of neighbours. We manage properties in several of them and sum up each one here.
On the seafront
- Cabo Branco: the quietest seafront, with the cliff on one side and the promenade on the other. The avenue closes to cars every morning. Good for those who want quiet and beach walks.
- Tambaú: small, dense and touristy, with everything on foot. Busy at night because of the craft fair and restaurants.
- Manaíra: the most high-rise neighbourhood, with the most shops, restaurants and Manaíra Shopping. Everything is close, with more traffic.
- Jardim Oceania: a leafy seafront and a neighbourhood pace, with the Parque Parahyba next door. Popular with families with children.
- Bessa: a wide, quiet residents' beach, with property prices generally more affordable than Cabo Branco and Manaíra.
Away from the seafront and nearby
- Altiplano: on the high ground near Cabo Branco, it is the city's neighbourhood with the highest human development index, with tall buildings, houses and green areas. The beach is a few minutes away by car.
- Bancários: the value-for-money neighbourhood, with supermarkets, gyms and schools, near the UFPB university campus. Good for those who work or study in the south of the city.
- Intermares (Cabedelo): just past Bessa, in another municipality, with a surf beach, gated developments and a lower entry price than the capital's seafront.
Try the neighbourhood before you move
Before buying or signing a twelve-month lease, it is worth spending a few weeks in your chosen neighbourhood. A holiday flat lets you get to know the real routine — night-time noise, morning traffic, the nearest supermarket — without a long commitment, and with a kitchen and furniture ready.
MAREVI manages flats and apartments on the João Pessoa seafront, from Cabo Branco to Bessa. For long stays, get in touch on WhatsApp. And if your plan is to buy to let, we have guides on where to invest and how much a holiday let earns.
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