Title: Areia Preta Travel Guide: Best of Areia Preta, Natal Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Areia Preta](https://expedia.co.uk/Areia-Preta-Natal-Hotels.0-n553248635318317445-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Natal](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Natal.d6142864.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Natal](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Natal.d6142864.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Areia Preta Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Areia-Preta.d553248635318317445.Car-Hire-Guide)[Areia Preta Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Areia-Preta.d553248635318317445.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Areia Preta Travel Guide ## Natal ## Visit Areia Preta Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Natal travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal.dx6142864) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ponta Negra Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170762/d182278c-10bb-42d6-ab95-895276190ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Negra Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Negra-Beach-Ponta-Negra.d6170762.Attraction) ![360 aerial photo taken with drone of Morro do Careca in Ponta Negra, Natal, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184938/c4e80bcc-6013-4ab1-8608-9489e0d01eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morro do Careca 5/5(1 review) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Morro do Careca might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Natal. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morro-Do-Careca-Natal.d6184938.Attraction) ![Redinha Beach featuring tropical scenes, kayaking or canoeing and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190092/04cd0310-87f1-44bc-8d33-dd3c1a1f8704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redinha Beach 2/5(1 review) Stroll down the pier for a view of the bridge that hovers over this scenic beach. Enjoy its lively atmosphere and local fried fish delicacy. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Redinha-Beach-Natal.d6190092.Attraction) ![0_155026974](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098606/55b91750-4481-423b-aef2-4a8edd64be1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte 4/5(1 review) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte during your travels in Natal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Federal-University-Of-Rio-Grande-Do-Norte-Lagoa-Nova.d6098606.Attraction) ![0_6425c2d9-3c96-414e-88f6-0b62557777b0_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142866/3afeb554-cdea-46c9-802a-da8636a8962c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meio Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Meio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Natal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meio-Beach-Natal.d6142866.Attraction) ![Oasis in dunes with vegetation and cloudy sky in Natal, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142867/02fb6192-3690-455d-979e-bfa6c819912d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunes Park Explore the great outdoors at Dunes Park, a lovely green space in Natal. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunes-Park-Natal.d6142867.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755685/30ee1c87-8290-47cd-bcfb-0e90ec93f42e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Natal: Genipabu Dunes Buggy Adventure £38 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-natal-genipabu-dunes-buggy-adventure.a4755685.activity-details) ![I have the best tour for you who want to enjoy adventures and be in contact with nature, the south coast is the most complete tour in the region. Come live these experiences with Papari Turismo!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46995142/0aca20fe-657e-4ddd-83cc-8dcabee46c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4x4 tour on the South Coast of Natal £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4x4-tour-on-the-south-coast-of-natal.a46995142.activity-details) ![Genipabu Beach Tour - Leaving Natal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4395873/7f45e76a-7ce0-44c1-9038-01780f603b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Genipabu Beach Tour - Leaving Natal £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/genipabu-beach-tour-leaving-natal.a4395873.activity-details) ![City & South Coast Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/289959/d630961b-bf57-4fec-876f-56db995a0658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Tour Of Natal and the South Coast £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-of-natal-and-the-south-coast.a289959.activity-details) ![Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4396958/7eddcf13-72c0-4d81-bc25-2c491c8af8c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pipa-beach-tour-leaving-natal.a4396958.activity-details) ![plateau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4397028/39e5adad-ce42-41ce-88e3-d776d166c77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour in Pipa | Full Day £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-in-pipa-full-day.a4397028.activity-details) [See all activities in Natal](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Natal.d6142864.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Areia Preta ![Natal Praia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4500000/4498700/4498645/23f8996c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Natal Praia Hotel Av. Gov. Silvio Pedroza, 19 Natal RN £33 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Artist's Beach and Handicrafts Fair of Artists ... 7.8/10 Good! (649 reviews) Tour company promoted at the hotel did a good sand dunes tour at a discount No english spoken Reviewed on 1 Feb 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=4498645&PinnedHotelID=4498645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) ![Hotel Paraiso Natal EXPRESS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113460000/113450100/113450055/da5ca191_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Paraiso Natal EXPRESS Rua Silvio Pedrosa 31 Natal RN £25 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Artist's Beach and Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) A localização é muito boa, ao lado tem mini mercado e restaurantes. Hotel com uma ótima visão para o mar…. Acomodação boa, café da manhã bom tmb!!! A estrutura é antiga mas tudo funciona muito bem e os(as) colaboradores(as) são excelentes! Recomendo! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=113450055&PinnedHotelID=113450055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) ![Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1490100/1490044/b9188354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort Avenida Senador Dinarte Mariz 6045 Natal RN Stay at this luxury resort in Natal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Beautiful pool and beach. The only problem we had was waiting very long to get into the restaurant sometimes an hour and a half. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1490044&PinnedHotelID=1490044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1490044&PinnedHotelID=1490044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) ![Kristie Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8818100/8818086/3401cfc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kristie Resort Av Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 5464 Natal RN £74 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) great place to stay Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=8818086&PinnedHotelID=8818086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) ![GoldMen Vila do Mar Natal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48100/48022/14825834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GoldMen Vila do Mar Natal Via Costeira 4233 Natal RN £124 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Ponta Negra Beach and Dunes Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews) El lugar hermoso y la gente amable, lo unico que no gusto es que estaban en refaccion y no estaba disponible el area de juegos, hubiera estado bueno avisen asi uno no se aburre tanto Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=48022&PinnedHotelID=48022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) ![Majestic Ponta Negra Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4920000/4919700/4919660/8b3ceaaa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Majestic Ponta Negra Beach Av. Eng. Roberto Freire 3800 Natal RN £96 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Great service and attention. Very nice staying Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=4919660&PinnedHotelID=4919660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318317445) [See all 602 properties in Areia Preta](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635318317445) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Dunes Park or Museu Camara Cascudo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Petropolis.dx553248635318306121) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mãe Luiza You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Mãe Luiza. You might want to make time for a stop at Dunes Park or Mae Luiza Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Mae-Luiza.dx553248635318293214) ![0_6425c2d9-3c96-414e-88f6-0b62557777b0_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142866/3afeb554-cdea-46c9-802a-da8636a8962c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Praia do Meio You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Praia do Meio. You might want to make time for a stop at Meio Beach or Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Praia-Do-Meio.dx553248635209677616) ![Alberto Maranhao Theater showing theatre scenes and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190113/2b81b04d-d09a-4dbe-919a-76b48d570afd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Natal Centro While visiting Natal Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Alberto Maranhao Theater and Natal City Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Centro.dx553248635976395166) ![Alberto Maranhao Theater showing theatre scenes and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190113/afc44015-e9d8-4b0c-a5a9-68ff622f47d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ribeira You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Ribeira. You might want to make time for a stop at Alberto Maranhao Theater or Museum of Popular Culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Ribeira.dx553248635318321659) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tirol You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Tirol. You might want to make time for a stop at Midway Shopping Mall or Dunes Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natal-Tirol.dx553248635318493001) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Areia Preta Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app