80km from the capital of Maceió, between São Miguel dos Milagres and Maragogi, there is an ecological route with the aim of offering more sustainable accommodation, all without losing any of its taste and comfort. This is the kind of route I fell in love with right away and it was very difficult to let go.
Casotas da Laje, the hostel we stayed at, @casotasdalaje was the kind of find we like. Cozy and at a price we love. To do my research and bookings I use the accommodation website Booking.com.
I'd been looking forward to Alagoas for a while and that's when the opportunity finally arose. A Latam promotion, and immediately we didn't think twice about buying.
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Tickets bought and then it was just a matter of finding a place to stay.
Looking for a refuge on the Ecological Route.
I had already seen incredible photos of Alagoas and so I had in mind a quiet place, facing the sea, with deserted and paradisiacal beaches and at the same time that accepted children and was in a charming bungalow style. But at the same time it had to have incredible value for money.
That's when I finally found Casotas, on Praia da Laje in Pôrto de Pedras. I definitely love finding these little places.
When I got there, I consequently fell in love. It was exactly as I had imagined, I would wake up and look at the sea. I fell in love with Praia da Laje, and that's where the Peixe Boi sanctuary is, we even saw them from afar.
First of all, my choice was deliberate, because this way I could go not only to São Miguel dos Milagres, but also to Maragogi. We stayed right between them, next door to each other, and the location couldn't have been better.
This region is also very popular at the end of the year with a very famous party, the Reveillon dos Milagres (New Year's Eve in Milagres). It was also in this region that a private church was built facing São Miguel dos Milagres beach, ready for wedding ceremonies and parties.
How to get there
If you're staying in these parts, it's advisable to rent a car so you can get around to other places. What's more, you become more independent and can discover and explore little-known corners.
But if it's not feasible, just book a transfer with the pousada or an alternative transport, it's very easy. After all, this paradise is not to be missed, no matter how you get there.
We rented ours through Rental Cars, which gives you the best price for the day, we put the address into the GPS on our cell phones and it was very easy to get there.
It's almost two hours from Maceió to Pôrto de Pedras, the road is well maintained and signposted, as we left Maceió, taking the BR 101 in the direction of Recife. Along the way, you pass through the villages and feel the calm and relaxed atmosphere of the place. Not just the natural beauty, but also the architecture, with churches and colorful historic houses.
At first I didn't want to take the road at night, so I had to sleep in Maceió, but on the way back I was more familiar with it, so I returned at night as our flight was very late.
A very charming hostel
@casotasdalaje is in my heart. Really! It was everything I had imagined. The room is a beautiful bungalow facing the sea and with a huge green lawn for my 3-year-old son to run around on. A practically deserted beach, beautiful coconut palms, a walk to less touristy natural pools and, consequently, close to other beautiful beaches. In fact, I almost stayed there for real. It's definitely a place I'll return to.
Paradise and a raft
First of all, the location couldn't have been better. Right in front of the pousada I discovered that there was a natural pool, the Patacho natural pools, where the raft left right in front of our hotel. In other words: wonderful, without exaggeration.
I was literally in paradise.
The color of the water is surreal, when you look at the horizon you see that mixture of colors, the blue of the sky with the green of the sea, it's very beautiful. Incredible!
The Patacho pools are much less touristy than the one in Maragogi. It is wonderful. It certainly won my heart. And as a result, the flow of people is much smaller. Without a doubt, a paradise pool in the middle of the sea is practically yours. The sea is so beautiful that you can't get tired of looking at it.
The surroundings
One day we'd drive north to Maragogi and the next we'd head south to São Miguel dos Milagres. First of all, the road is already a breathtakingly beautiful drive, which is one of the reasons why I preferred the car.
As a result, we were able to stop along the way, and the more we walked, the more beautiful landscapes appeared right before my eyes.
Direction North Maragoggi
Still in Pôrto de Pedras, just beyond Laje beach is Praia do Patacho, which is famous for its coconut palms. It is undeniably a beautiful beach, but we only spent a short time there as we still had a long way to go.
Most of the road to Maragogi is along the coast itself, so we passed through dirt roads that surprisingly led to a tunnel of trees and more charming inns, and as a result each corner was cuter than the next.
Afterwards, we took a ferry across to Maragogi. it's also beautiful, one of the advantages of renting a car is that you can stop along the way, there were many stops, it's practically impossible to resist. The beaches on this side are incredible.
Just after the crossing is Jabaratinga beach, definitely wonderful and deserted, and as I like to let the landscape guide me, I find these wonders. As a result, I saw a river heading towards the beach and we followed it, coming across a beautiful meeting of colors between the river and the sea at Praia de São Bento. Wow!
Our final destination was Maragogi Beach, which was much more urban than I had imagined. I spent very little time there.
To take the trip to the natural pools of Maragogi, you need to book in advance and check the sea charts.
Further up the coast, next to Maragogi, is Antunes beach. But unfortunately this one had to be left for next time. I like to enjoy places more calmly, even more so with children.
Southbound São Miguel dos Milagres.
São Miguel is right next to Pôrto de Pedras, which is where we were staying. So we went to see the famous beach, which is really beautiful and crystal clear, with a little more infrastructure. Next to it is the private church I mentioned above. The landscape as you leave the river is enchanting. The Northeast is really beautiful, every corner I visit is more exciting than the next. As we wanted to make the most of it, we spent some time there and had lunch to make the most of the moment.
Tips
The best time to go is from September to March. From the end of April until August, the rainy season starts, so some places don't work at all.
First of all, it's a good idea to check the tide table. During the full moon and new moon, the tide is dry, so this is when the pools are at their most beautiful.
Because it's a more rustic place, it's best to take cash, but I saw many places that accepted cards, so if in doubt, ask first.
If you like sunsets, São Miguel Dos Milagres has a viewpoint that is not very busy and is very beautiful. Following the main road, you'll see the Igreja dos Milagres (not the one on the beach), go towards it and then turn right and follow it to the end. It's a lookout point with a chapel and a view of the sea.
Our itinerary
Day 1: We arrived in Maceió in the evening and slept there.
Day 2. We strolled along Maceió's waterfront in the morning and then hit the road in the direction of São Miguel dos Milagres
Day 3. Raft trip around the natural pools of Patacho.
Day 4: São Miguel dos Milagres
Day 5. Maragogi
Day 6. We spent the day at the hostel and our flight was in the evening.
I really hope you enjoyed it, Alagoas is an incredibly beautiful place.
Karol Teles
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