Praia da Iracema is ok during the day but should be avoided by families at night, during which time it turns into Fortaleza's red light zone.
Whatever they might say, it is now quite one of the cleanest beach after all they did to make it better these last years! Especially after the rain, this beach will be cleaner than praia do futuro which gets all the pollutoipn from the river. Close to all amneties, nice beach in the center of the new Fortaleza, with its market, sportsman and their rollerboots, the evening attracts the beach football lovers, the guitars and slack lines. A nice place to see, enjoy the sun, play football, have a ran, a drink, be with friends, to just to go on living... peacefully, happily.
This is a good clean beach and it feels a lot safer than the rest of Fortaleza. You can walk a few kilometers along it and we kids playing football etc and the sunset almost goes into the ocean so you can take nice photos.
Apparently it's one of two nice beaches in Fortaleza, and that may be true but it's not a beach you ever want to visit. The windy was insane, rubbish everywhere, smelt of urine, paths around the beach were covered in something very gross. I've been to lots of basic/third world beaches and this one (and Futuro) would be at the very bottom. Strange place. Avoid.
Fortaleza has a long coastline of beaches. Each little district has its own name, and Iracema is full of unique opportunities.Vendors are out selling artisan goods and local delicacies. While the beach is nicer up the coast, this area is active.Soccer being played, rollerblading & skateboarding, tight rope walkers among the palms, and some good people watching.Not a bad place for a tourist to chill and relax. Beira Mar, is nearby, it has hotels and dining, but Iracema exudes a more local feel.
It's not possible to consider going to Fortaleza without being at Iracema beach... what a pity it is so poluted!
Iracema Beach is between Fortaleza's city center and the port. Shares the beautiful turquoise water color that all of Ceara`s beaches has! Pollution levels go beyond making it safe to swim but that has not stopped the locals and visiting celebraties including Jennifer Lopes from swiming in it.. I guess if you draw the line at cooling yourself off in the surf as opposed to snorkling you will be fine. If you travel during Carnaval of other holidays you will find garbage in certain places.Makes for a beautiful back drop to the state capital and is safe enough to walk along till 12 midnight if stick to the places where there are street lights and other people walking.
Because it is very famous. It is also very crowded. But worth to go and spend the day or a few hours. Take some time to go at night and visit the local handmade local production craft fair. I have wallets and bags that seems to last forever.
Despite the advice from friends, took long walks along Iracema Beach and found the enthusiasm of other walkers and joggers, enthused me to walk longer and more. Never felt more safe in the multitude of people excercising from 5 AM onwards.. Great feeling.
Like the warm water and the nice and helpfull beach food&beverage.Lot's of waste in the beach and in the walkway near it. Very crowded at weekends.