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Barra de Gramame beach — João Pessoa e região

João Pessoa

Barra de Gramame beach

The southernmost beach in João Pessoa, where the Gramame River meets the sea and you can bathe in fresh and salt water: how to get there, what to expect and the sun…

Short answer

Where is Barra de Gramame?

It is the southernmost beach on the João Pessoa coast, still within the city, about 22 kilometres from the seafront — a little over half an hour by car.

Como chegar à Barra de Gramame

It is about 22 kilometres from the João Pessoa seafront, a little over half an hour by car. The final stretch is the important detail: the access track is dirt, steep and stony.

That is why a good share of trips there are made by buggy. An ordinary car can manage it, but take it slowly and avoid days of heavy rain.

Rio de um lado, mar do outro

The river forms a strip of shallow, still water beside the sand, ideal for anyone who would rather avoid the surf. The cliffs behind complete the scene.

On the river you often see kayaks and stand-up paddleboards — the calm water suits beginners.

Estrutura: o que esperar

The facilities are simple and honest: a few kiosks along the shore and a small market of clothes and crafts. This is not a beach-club beach — for that, look to Tabatinga, in Conde.

O pôr do sol

Barra de Gramame has one of the finest sunsets in the region. The late-afternoon light hits the meeting of the two waters and changes the colour of the whole river — it is worth planning the visit for the end of the day.

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Questions

What guests usually ask

Where is Barra de Gramame?

It is the southernmost beach on the João Pessoa coast, still within the city, about 22 kilometres from the seafront — a little over half an hour by car.

Why can you swim in both fresh and salt water?

Because that is where the Gramame River meets the sea. The river forms a shallow, calm strip beside the sand, right next to the surf.

Precisa de buggy para chegar?

Not essential, but it helps: the final access stretch is a dirt road, steep and stony. Many trips there are made by buggy.

What facilities are there on the beach?

Simple: a few kiosks along the shore and a small market of clothes and crafts. There are no beach-club facilities.

Is the beach good for children?

The river strip is shallow and waveless, which usually pleases those with children. On the sea side, the usual care with the surf applies.

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