Icaraizinho & Beyond: Discover the Best Kitesurf Spots Around Ceará

Published on October 8, 2026 · Travel, Kitesurf

Aerial view of the bay at Icaraizinho, Ceará, with fishing boats, beach, coconut palms and dunes

By Oliver Bennett | Coastal & Adventure Travel Writer

There is a reason people come to Icaraizinho and often end up discovering much more than one beach.

This small village on the coast of Ceará is surrounded by beaches, lagoons and coastal landscapes that create an incredible playground for wind and watersports.

From the main beach in Icaraizinho to Moitas and Caetanos, and the flat-water sessions at Lagoa dos Patos, every location offers something slightly different.

For riders staying with Modo Experto, this is part of the experience.

You don’t simply come to Icaraizinho to ride one spot. You come to discover the coast.

Icaraizinho: Your Base by the Ocean

Icaraizinho de Amontada is a small coastal village in Ceará, surrounded by coconut palms, dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

It has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it particularly attractive to people who come for the wind but stay for the lifestyle.

The main beach offers easy access to the ocean and is one of the area’s established locations for wind and watersports. The region is known for its consistent winds and varied conditions, with opportunities for flat-water riding, waves and downwind adventures.

For Modo Experto, Icaraizinho is also our second base in Brazil.

It is where we meet riders, organise sessions and use the village as a starting point for exploring the surrounding coastline.

And this is where things get interesting.

Because some of the best days happen when you leave the main beach behind.

Moitas: A Different Side of the Coast

Just along the coast from Icaraizinho, Moitas offers a completely different atmosphere.

The landscape becomes more remote, with dunes, lagoons, sandy beaches and the feeling of being far away from the usual tourist routes.

Moitas and the surrounding coastline are part of the wider network of spots that can be explored from Icaraizinho, offering different conditions and landscapes depending on the day.

For riders, the attraction is obvious.

More coastline. More wind. More places to discover.

And because conditions can change from one location to another, exploring different spots is also a great way to make the most of your time in Ceará.

Moitas is one of the places we visit when we want to take riders beyond the usual Icaraizinho routine.

Caetanos: Open Beach and Endless Coastline

Further along the coast, Caetanos offers another completely different experience.

Praia de Caetanos is a long, open stretch of Ceará coastline where the landscape feels raw and spacious.

It is the kind of place where the beach seems to continue forever.

Caetanos is also part of the wider riding area around Icaraizinho and can be included in local watersports experiences and downwind adventures.

For riders, this opens up possibilities for longer sessions, exploration and simply experiencing a different side of the coast.

For everyone else, it is simply a beautiful place to spend a day.

For us, the important thing is not simply reaching another spot.

It’s experiencing the journey.

Lagoa dos Patos: When Flat Water Changes Everything

Then there are the lagoons.

Lagoa dos Patos is one of the places we visit when we want a different type of riding experience.

Away from the open ocean, lagoon sessions can offer flatter water and a completely different environment for practising technique and enjoying the wind.

For riders working on their progression, flat water can be particularly interesting.

Less chop.

More control.

More time to concentrate on technique.

And, of course, another incredible landscape to remember.

Why Explore Different Spots?

One of the advantages of staying in a place like Icaraizinho is that you don’t have to choose between one type of session.

You can start the day riding at the beach.

Head towards another location when the conditions suggest it.

Spend the afternoon exploring.

And finish with a sunset back in the village.

That’s what makes a kitesurf trip in Ceará different from simply booking a week of lessons.

You’re not just learning a sport.

You’re discovering a coastline.

Where to Stay in Icaraizinho

Where you stay can make a big difference to the experience.

Icaraizinho has a variety of accommodation options, from smaller pousadas and boutique stays to sophisticated beachfront properties and premium condo-hotels.

One of the high-end options is Aqua de Mar Condo Hotel, located directly by the sea. The property combines a more refined style of accommodation with easy access to the ocean and the local watersports scene. It also works with Escuela de Mar to offer kitesurf and wingfoil lessons to guests.

Another premium beachfront option is Club de Mar, a sophisticated condo-hotel combining design, nature and comfort. The property has direct access to the kite spot, with services for riders, and offers a selection of beachfront accommodation.

For those looking for other accommodation options in Icaraizinho, Club Jenjão and Pousada da Praia are also names to consider when planning a stay in the area.

The important thing is that you can choose the type of accommodation that best fits your trip — whether you want to be directly by the sea, close to the village or somewhere a little quieter.

From Your Hotel to the Water

One of the things that makes Icaraizinho particularly convenient for watersports is how close everything is.

Many accommodation options are within easy reach of the beach.

Some properties, such as Aqua de Mar and Club de Mar, are positioned directly by the ocean and close to the local watersports area.

That means your day can be incredibly simple.

Wake up.

Have breakfast.

Check the wind.

Walk to the beach.

Ride.

Come back.

Have lunch.

And decide whether there’s time for another session.

No complicated logistics.

Just the ocean outside your door.

Exploring the Coast with Modo Experto

This is where we believe the experience becomes something different.

At Modo Experto, we don’t want you to spend your entire trip looking at the same beach.

If the conditions and your level allow it, we can organise experiences around the region, taking you to different beaches, lagoons and downwind routes.

Our team can help with transfers, equipment, instructors, local knowledge and logistics, allowing you to concentrate on what brought you here in the first place:

the wind.

Whether you’re learning your first metres of kitesurfing, progressing with wingfoil or already looking for longer downwind adventures, the idea is the same.

We go with you.

More Than Spots: Discovering Ceará

Perhaps the best thing about exploring the coastline around Icaraizinho is that the spots are only part of the story.

Between sessions, there are small fishing communities, local restaurants, coconut palms, dunes, lagoons and long stretches of coastline that feel wonderfully open and natural.

You can have lunch with your feet in the sand.

Watch the sunset from the dunes around Moitas.

Explore a lagoon.

Ride along the coast.

And then return to Icaraizinho for dinner.

The landscape changes.

The conditions change.

The people change.

But the feeling remains the same.

Wind, ocean and freedom.

How to Plan Your Icaraizinho Watersports Trip

If you’re travelling to Icaraizinho specifically for kitesurfing, wingfoil or downwind adventures, it’s worth planning your trip around the conditions rather than following a rigid itinerary.

Leave some flexibility in your schedule.

Let the wind decide where you ride.

That’s one of the advantages of having several spots within reach.

Instead of waiting for the perfect conditions in one location, you can explore the coast and find the experience that suits the day.

And that’s exactly how we like to experience Ceará.