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Praia de Acaú, on the Paraíba–Pernambuco border — João Pessoa and region

Pitimbu

Acaú beach, on the Paraíba–Pernambuco border

Acaú beach, in southern Pitimbu: calm sea, sandbanks at low tide and the mouth of the Goiana river, on the border between Paraíba and Pernambuco.

Photo: Rogerio121402 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Short answer

Where is Acaú beach?

In the south of the municipality of Pitimbu, in Paraíba, beside the Goiana river basin, which forms the border with Pernambuco.

Coming to João Pessoa? We manage 39 buildings along the shore, with our own team on the ground and direct booking, with no platform fee.

Where it is

Acaú is at the southern tip of the Pitimbu municipality, washed by the Goiana River basin — which marks the border between Paraíba and Pernambuco. It is, literally, the last beach in Paraíba.

From the point of view of anyone staying in João Pessoa, it is the opposite end of the map: set the whole day aside.

What the beach is like

Generally calm sea and sandbanks that form shallow bathing areas at low tide. That combination makes Acaú one of the best beaches for those travelling with children.

The facilities are simple and the pace is that of a fishing village — that is exactly part of its appeal.

Acaú river and mangroves seen from above, with the sea beyond
Photo: Eric Bem dos Santos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

When to go

Low tide is when the beach is at its best. Checking the tide table before setting out changes the experience.

Questions

What guests usually ask

Where is Acaú beach?

In the south of the municipality of Pitimbu, in Paraíba, beside the Goiana river basin, which forms the border with Pernambuco.

Is Acaú good for children?

Yes. The sea is usually calm and, at low tide, sandbanks form shallow bathing areas.

Can I visit Acaú on a day trip from João Pessoa?

You can, but set aside the whole day: Acaú is at the far southern end of the Paraíba coast, beyond Pitimbu.

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