Country and the Village

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country in South America. It is the fifth largest country by geographical area, occupying nearly half of South America, the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of over 7,491 kilometers. It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and the French overseas department of French Guiana; on the northwest by Colombia; on the west by Bolivia and Peru; on the southwest by Argentina and Paraguay and on the south by Uruguay.

Ceara is one of the 26 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is one of the main tourist destinations of Brazil. Ilha do Guajiru is going to host the PKRA in the next years.


The seasons and Accommodation info

The best period to visit Prea is from July-December. Avarage price per night is something like R$100 (1euro = R$3,3).

Possibilities besides kiting

Besides kitesurfing you can:
-Do all kind of (buggy) tours
-Go sightseeing in the nearby villages (Jericoacoara for example) -Go sandboarding/horseback riding/quad riding/fishing/learn to dace the capoeira or forró
-Visit the National park Jericoacoara/go bird watching
-Enjoy the nightlife in Itarema (or other nearby towns)

Climate

The climate is hot and humid on the coast, tempered by the cool trade winds; but in the more elevated, semi-arid regions it is very hot and dry (often above 35°C, but seldom above 40°C), although the nights are cool. However, in the higher ranges (Serra da Ibiapaba, Serra do Araripe and several less larger highlands) the temperatures are colder and vary from about 14°C to 34°C. The year is divided into a rainy and dry season, the rains beginning in January to March and lasting until June. The dry season, July to December, is sometimes broken by slight showers in September and October, but these are of very slight importance. This environment and temperature attracts many tourists, especially ecotourists. The climate is hot almost all year round. The temperature in the state varies from 22°C to 36°C with the lowest temperatures not being typical in the capital Fortaleza but in the numerous mountains in the state.

Spot conditions:
The beach

The size of the sandy beach is tide depending. With high tide it gets very small but it is huge with low tide. Watch out for sharp shells.


The water conditions

The huge main Lagoon with warm shallow water, measuring 4000x400 meters got superflat water and has the nickname: The Flatwatersea. This big lagoon is tide depending, with low tide you can kite on other places closeby. Because of the wind direction you are not kiting on the full lenght of the lagoon but on its width. The watertemperature is 29°C whole year, so you never need a wetsuit.

The wind conditions

The best months are August-Junuary, but from Februari-July there are still a lot of kiteable days per week. The wind always blows from the east. The wind is more stable on the ocean than on the lagoon.

Facilities

This spot is becoming very populair so all faclities you need are right there.

Downwinder and trip possibilites

There are a lot of other spots in the area. The sandy beaches are endless so you can kite everywhere. Famous spots that are a littlebit furhter away but also nice to visit are Jericoacoara and Prea.

Travel info

The nearest big city and aiprot is Fortaleza, wich is on a 3-4 hours drive. There is a new highroad so transport by car or bus is easy.


Links

Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceara

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMCTmmGU6l0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95uc6hoNjD4

Schools:
http://www.kite-surf-brazil.com/index.php/Travel-Guide/Night-Life-in-Cumbuco-Ilha-do-Guajiru-and-Fortaleza-Brazil.html

Info:
http://www.ilha-do-guajiru.com/