Beach near Natal, Brazil

Natal Travel Guide

Brazil

Natal is a city of around 1.5 million people in northeastern Brazil and the capital of Rio Grande do Norte. It sits on Brazil’s Atlantic coast, with urban beaches close to the centre and further stretches of coastline to the north and south.

Most visitors arrive through Natal International Airport (NAT). Praia de Areia Preta is 1.9 kilometres from the city, while Redinha beach is 3.8 kilometres away and Via Costeira is 4.4 kilometres away. Further coastal options include Genipabu at 7.8 kilometres, Ponta Negra at 11.8 kilometres and Praia de Pitangui at 17.6 kilometres.

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Local time

1,535,316

Population

4,468 miles away

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Weather in Natal

Fri

29°

Sat

29°

Sun

29°

Know before you go

Pays in BRL

Plug type Type N & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 190

Dial code +55

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Brazil for various services, though often a service charge is already included. Check your bill carefully.

Best time to visit Natal

Jan

30°17

Feb

30°18

Mar

30°23

Apr

30°22

May

29°21

Jun

28°24

Jul

28°19

Aug

28°16

Sep

28°16

Oct

29°8

Nov

30°7

Dec

30°12

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Natal

  • Praia do Meio

    1.2 km away

  • Praia da Areia Preta

    1.7 km away

  • Praia de Areia Preta

    Praia de Areia Preta

    1.9 km away

  • Redinha beach

    Redinha beach

    3.8 km away

  • Via Costeira

    Via Costeira

    4.4 km away

    expressway and coastal connecting the south and east of Natal, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte

  • Genipabu

    Genipabu

    7.8 km away

  • Ponta Negra

    Ponta Negra

    11.8 km away

  • Praia de Pitangui

    Praia de Pitangui

    17.6 km away

Things to do in Natal

  1. Forte dos Reis Magos

    history museum

    2.6 km

  2. Theatro Alberto Maranhão

    theatre venue

    0.4 km

  3. Estádio Juvenal Lamartine

    stadium arena

    1.3 km

  4. Memorial Câmara Cascudo

    museum

    1.2 km

  5. Centro Historico de Natal

    museum

    1.3 km

  6. Bosque dos Namorados

    park

    4.7 km

  7. Museu Câmara Cascudo

    history museum

    2.7 km

  8. Museu de Cultura Popular Djalma Maranhão

    art museum

    0.8 km

Getting there

Natal International Airport · 19.1 km

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