The most beautiful city in the northeast of Brazil. Explore the golden shores...
The sun is always shinning, unspoilted beaches, good affordable hotels, amazing food, and most of all, people are so friendly with a high sense of hospitality. The tropical winds mixed with a well planned city makes Natal a paradise indeed. Natal Live has been created to help people from abroad to discover and enjoy the most of this beautiful city. Here you will find a selection of hotels, car hire companies and also help you to find cheap flights. There is a lot of information about places to visit, night life, tips etc. Natal is not so famous like Rio or Salvador, but I can assure you that it has much more to offer. Get, feel, and most of all, have a good time. Known as the sun capital, Natal is the gateway to some of Brazil most beautiful beaches, such as those of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, in the state of Pernambuco, and a succession of beaches that stretch north and south of the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. But that is not all. Founded in 1599, the historical district of the city has preserved buildings that date from the time of its colonization.Washed by the River Potengi and the Atlantic Ocean, it formed a strategic bridge for the invasion of Brazil by the French, Portuguese and Dutch. More recently, during the Second World War, it served as a base for American troops and was also known as the "Trampoline of Victory". That aspect is also reflected in the city of Natal.
Natal, a paradise indeed
Before going out in search of the sun on the beaches, dunes and coconut groves that stretch the length of the coastline of Rio Grande do Norte, it is well worth visiting a few monuments in order to get a better understanding of this region that was so fiercely fought over by the Europeans. The point of departure could be the Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Three Kings Fortress) where the city had its origins. Surrounded by a star-shaped wall, it was built by the Portuguese between 1598 and 1628 to defend Natal from the Dutch invasion. Another construction dating from that period is the ancient Metropolitan Cathedral that was inaugurated in 1599 and recently restored. The Albert Maranhão Theatre built in 1898 and registered by the state Historical Heritage, is an example of architecture from the colonial era, together with the church of St. Anthony, built in the eighteenth century.
As well as historical tours, Natal offers the visitor walks along its beaches, some of which are extremely popular, especially amongst surfers. The main beaches are Forte, Meio, Artistas and Areia Preta. At the southern end of the Via Costeira, built to promote tourism in the state, is the beach of Ponta Negra from which may be glimpsed the hill of Careca, an enormous sand dune that rises almost vertically. Climbing it by digging ones feet into the soft sand, can be an enjoyable pastime.
Hoy, 32, has spent £220,000 on the one-bedroom pad at Laguna Beach in Natal province on the country's north-eastern coast.
He plans to spend some time there with his lawyer girlfriend Sarra Kemp, 28.
The Edinburgh-born quadruple gold medallist said yesterday: "My life consists of a gruelling daily training schedule and, when you couple that with all the travel, the competition and my other engagements, I need somewhere special to go and relax.
Goldman Sachs Forecast is tipping Brazil for big things
Goldman Sachs is tipping Brazil for big things. In fact, the sultry South American country is fast developing an impressive fan base. The investment bank believes Brazil is on course to be the 5th largest economy in the world by 2050. Not bad for a nation plagued by 40-years of financial instability. A host of policies have been put in place to ensure the fast growing economy continues to thrive, which makes buying property in Brazil ever more appealing. These are wide ranging, from a measure to limit government borrowing to fewer restrictions on foreign investment.
Some years back the main tourist destinations were Rio de Janerio and the more famous destinations like Iguassu falls.These tourist hot spots attracted a lot of tourists and still do, but the cost of the holiday package (flight + hotel) from Europe turned out to be unaffordable for some people, even though the cost of living prices like food, dining out and entertainment are still quite affordable .
Suddenly, a Natal emerged as a new destination at the travel agencies, Natal, with much more
economical prices for tourists, flights 4 hours shorter and consuming prices much lower than in the rest of destinations.
International investors are impressed by holiday apartments and chalets at Praia Bonita due to their excellent buy-to-let and resale potential in a managed holiday resort complex. In addition to being located just south of Natal, northeast Brazil's major emerging tourism area, Praia Bonita offers investors some effective exit strategies: high rental potential as well as the 2 years' guaranteed rental at 5% p.a. thrown into the deal. As importantly, a ready foot-flow of buyers from amongst the tourists renting on the resort will greatly boost these units' resale potential.
As part of a hotel complex, owners at Praia Bonita will benefit from its management service to attract rental clients as well as potential resale clients.