Ponta Negra is a famous beach

Beach

A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...

 and neighborhood located in the Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian city of Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal...

. Located in the extreme south of the beach is the Morro do Careca

Morro do Careca

The Morro do Careca is a large dune located in the city of Natal in Brazil. It is the main symbol and tourist postcard of the city and the state of Rio Grande do Norte. It has a height of 120 meters, with a margin determined by vegetation...

 (Bald Hill), a large dune

Dune

In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built by wind. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by interaction with the wind. Most kinds of dunes are longer on the windward side where the sand is pushed up the dune and have a shorter "slip face" in the lee of the wind...

 and an iconic landmark of the city. Located in the extreme north of the beach is the Via Costeira

Via Costeira

The Senador Dinarte Mariz Avenue, also known as Via Costeira is one of the most important avenues in Natal, Brazil....

 (Coastal Way), a long coastal road that connects Ponta Negra with several other beaches of the city, such as Areia Preta and Praia dos Artistas.

The beach is completely urbanized and there are several shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs, and hotels.

The sand itself is lined with "tents", or huts, called "barracas" that serve food and drinks to beachgoers day and night.

A common sight on the beach are "jangada

Jangada

A Jangada is a traditional fishing boat made of wood used in the northern region of Brazil. Some claim the historical legacy of the jangada dates back to the ancient Greeks and that it was Ulysses' vessel in The Odyssey....

s", simple, multicolored, local fishing boats typical of northeastern Brazil.

See also

• Pipa beach
  Pipa Beach
  Pipa Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Brazil. Located next to city of Natal, the capital city of state of Rio Grande do Norte...
  
  
• Genipabu
  Genipabu
  Genipabu is a beach with a complex of dunes, a lagoon and an environmental protection area located in Natal, one of the most famous post-cards of the Rio Grande do Norte Brazilian state....