Holiday in Natal
City in Brazil — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇧🇷
Country
Brazil
Type
City
Best time to travel
September to February (dry season, 28-32 °C, most sun). Warm year-round, rainy season March-July with short showers.
Budget/day
50-100 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Natal (NAT, approx. 12-15 h with a stopover in São Paulo, Lisbon, or Recife). No visa required for Germans (90 days).
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What makes Natal special as a destination?
Natal — the "City of the Sun" — is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte and enjoys over 300 sunny days a year. The city on Brazil's northeastern coast offers spectacular dune landscapes, warm sea, buggy adventures, and some of the most beautiful beaches in South America. Ponta Negra with the distinctive Morro do Careca (the "Bald Head Hill") is Natal's postcard beach: fine sand, warm water, and a lively beach promenade with restaurants and bars. The Forte dos Reis Magos — a star-shaped Portuguese fortress from the 16th century — marks the founding site of the city. The Genipabu Dunes north of the city offer the ultimate adventure: buggy rides through huge sand dunes with the call "Com emoção ou sem emoção?" (With or without adrenaline?). The Parrachos de Maracajaú — a coral reef 60 km off the coast — offers snorkeling in natural pools with tropical fish. Praia da Pipa — 80 km to the south — is one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil with cliffs, dolphins, sea turtles, and a relaxed hippie atmosphere. Natal's old town Centro Histórico showcases colonial architecture and the vibrant cultural center Ribeira.
What are the top highlights in Natal?
The top highlights in Natal include Genipabu-Dünen, Praia da Pipa, Ponta Negra, Parrachos de Maracajaú, Forte dos Reis Magos.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Genipabu-Dünen
Huge sand dunes for buggy adventures: 'Com emoção ou sem emoção?' — adrenaline kick in golden sand.
Praia da Pipa
One of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil: cliffs, dolphins, turtles, and a relaxed hippie atmosphere.
Ponta Negra
Natal's postcard beach with Morro do Careca: fine sand, warm sea, and a lively promenade.
Parrachos de Maracajaú
Coral reef 60 km off the coast: snorkeling in natural pools with tropical fish and turtles.
Forte dos Reis Magos
Star-shaped Portuguese fortress from 1598: founding site of Natal with views of the sea and river.
Lagoa de Jacumã
Freshwater lagoon in the dunes: Aerobunda (zip line) and Esquibunda (sand slide into the water) — pure fun.
Hotels in Natal
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When is the best time to visit Natal?
The best time to visit Natal is September to February (dry season, 28-32 °C, most sun). Warm year-round, rainy season March-July with short showers.. 28-33 °C, hot and sunny with a constant sea breeze In winter: 25-30 °C, warm with occasional short rain showers
Recommended travel time
September to February (dry season, 28-32 °C, most sun). Warm year-round, rainy season March-July with short showers.
Summer
28-33 °C, hot and sunny with a constant sea breeze
Winter
25-30 °C, warm with occasional short rain showers
How much does a holiday in Natal cost?
Budget travellers: 25-45 €/day, mid-range: 50-100 €/day, luxury: 110-300 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-45 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
110-300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Natal?
Flight to Natal (NAT, approx. 12-15 h with a stopover in São Paulo, Lisbon, or Recife). No visa required for Germans (90 days).
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Natal?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa — Germans are visa-free for up to 90 days. Natal has an international airport with domestic flights.
Buggy tour — visit the Genipabu Dunes best in the morning. Private buggy approx. 30-50 € for 3-4 hours. Choose 'Com emoção!'
Pipa day trip — 80 km south, best with a rental car. Or stay 2-3 nights for dolphins and sunset from the cliffs.
Maracajaú — book a boat tour in advance, best at low tide for the deepest natural pools. Bring sunscreen and snorkeling gear.
Safety — Ponta Negra is touristy and relatively safe. Do not walk alone in the old town or remote beaches at night.
What should you eat in Natal?
Typical specialities in Natal: Camarão na Moranga — shrimp in coconut milk sauce served in a hollowed pumpkin: Natal's signature dish., Tapioca — thin cassava crepes filled with cheese, coconut, or chocolate: the most popular snack in Northeast Brazil., Ginga com Tapioca — tiny fried fish on tapioca crepe: Natal's unique street food, available only here., Carne de Sol — sun-dried beef with manioc and butter: a hearty Northeast classic., Água de Coco — fresh coconut water directly from the nut: available at every beach for about 1 €, the ultimate thirst quencher..
These specialties you must try!
