Cumbuco is a small fishing village situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) North West from the city of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceara, along the north east coast of Brazil. The population is around 1600. The village is regarded as picturesque and scenic and is attracting both domestic and international tourism. Cumbuco has a beautiful and quiet beach near Fortaleza on one side of town and the famous sand dunes on the other side. There is a small and busy village centre built around the main square adjacent to the beach which has a fresh fish market, tropical palm trees several beach restaurants (barracas).

Facing onto the Atlantic Ocean, Cumbuco has perfect conditions for kitesurfing with mild air and ocean temperatures and strong and consistent South East trade winds from June to February. Sand dunes behind the village create a thermal effect and act to boost the wind speed.

In Cambuco there are more than 300 km of beaches in the State of Ceara, which are popular for practicing downwind trips and kite safaris.

The Wind : In Ceara state on the North East coast of Brazil the wind blows pretty much continually from June to February and its always from the South East. Cumbuco is located just south of the equator (3 degrees) and therefore is in the area of the southeastern trade winds. The many sand dunes bordering the coast thermally reinforce the southeast trade wind and adds around 5-6 knots more in strength.

A range of excellent accommodations in and around Cumbuco:

• Sunset Beach Hotel – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Villa Ceara – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Lagoa Villas – Banana Lagoa, 3km from Cumbuco
• Sunset Penthouse Apartment – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Taiba Hotel – Taiba Beach

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