Guide to Ponta Negra

'Balmy days on the beach, sultry nights on the dancefloor – Ponta Negra brings you the best of Brazil, and so much more.'

There's a buzz about Ponta Negra you just can't deny. An infectious energy that flows with such force you find yourself strutting along the sands and swinging your hips to some far-off beat before you've even had the chance to order your first caipirinha. You only have to wander – or wiggle - your way along the beachfront and you get a taste of the real Brazil in the first few footsteps. Energetic volleyball players dive for seemingly impossible shots as athletic youngsters flick footballs back and forth across the sands. Surfers paddle out to ride the breakers washing the shore while the less energetic sit crouched over a game of dominoes, lifting their heads every now and then to applaud another impressive display of sportsmanship. Parents picnic, children paddle and vendors peddle everything from caipirinhas to coconuts. Elsewhere, agile kids perform backflips on the sand while others try to tempt you with the sounds of the samba from their beat-blaring CD carts. Brazilian beach life is pure entertainment and Ponta Negra is well and truly tuned in to the party. But the great thing is, there's enough space for you to still find a peaceful patch of sand away from the action. When you're ready to shop, find your size in the sea of canary yellow football shirts splashed along the promenade or agree a price on the paintings, jewellery and sarongs jostling for seafront space. If stall-side rummaging isn't for you, the resort has a selection of shops where you can pick up colourful reminders of your holiday. Of course, plenty of people are drawn to Ponta Negra for the party vibe and it's hardly surprising. As the sun dips below the horizon, the temperature hots up, bringing you more than just a dash of that irresistible Latino spirit. The spotlight shines on Alta Negra come nightfall thanks to its superb array of bars and restaurants that'll keep you swaying 'til sunrise. Watch out for that elusive samba rhythm – it's gonna getcha!

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