Dunes and lagoons
Buggy and quad
Rides through the dunes and around the lagoons of the west coast.
Viva o essencial.
Beachfront pousada in Taíba: launch your kite from the garden
Facing the sea, on one of the most consistent kitesurf spots in Ceará. Eight suites kept cool without air-con, an infinity pool and the Volta ao Mundo French restaurant, 65 km from Fortaleza.
3°30′ S · 38°54′ WSea 26–29 °CWind 18–32 kn · Jul → JanFortaleza 65 km
The location
Feet in the sand, on a kitesurf spot
The Wegokite pousada sits on 4,000 m² of beachfront garden in Taíba. Between the suites and the ocean there is only a lawn planted with coconut palms: step out of your room and you are on the sand.
Here you rig your kite on the grass. You launch from the garden, ride in front of the terrace and land in the same spot before lunch. Few pousadas in Ceará offer direct access like this, and it is why kiters come back every season.
Taíba is still a fishing village between dunes and lagoons, an hour's drive from Fortaleza. Everything is explained in getting to Taíba from Fortaleza.
Launch from the garden
Rigging lawn, beach right below, gear storage. What a session looks like.
Waves in front, lagoon nearby
Wave spot in front of the pousada, flat water on the lagoon 4 km away. Taíba kite spots.
Wind from July to January
East–north-east trade wind, often 18 to 32 knots in high season. Wind month by month.
Comfort
Cool suites, no air-conditioning
No room has air-conditioning, and you still sleep cool. Fresh air first travels under the garden through an earth-air tunnel: the soil tempers it before it enters the suites. Wooden louvres and the trade wind do the rest.
All eight suites, for 1 to 4 guests, have a sea or garden terrace, a hammock, a hot shower and home-made breakfast. See the 8 suites, photos and rates, or how the earth-air tunnel works.
The restaurant
Volta ao Mundo: 100% home-made French cooking
Since 1997, chef Nadia has been cooking and Jean-Luc welcoming guests. Local snails, duck breast, catch of the day, pizzas, desserts: more than 80 dishes made on site, served in the museum-like dining room or by the pool under the palms.
The restaurant has been listed in Guia Quatro Rodas since 1999. In the morning, home-made breakfast is served facing the sea. See the menu of our French restaurant in Taíba and opening hours.
On site
Buggy, quad, downwinders: we handle it
Tell us what you feel like doing and the pousada arranges it: transfers, trusted partners, timing around wind and tide. See all activities in Taíba.
Kite and wing
Downwinders
Cumbuco to Taíba, or Taíba towards Paracuru, with a support vehicle.
All levels
Kitesurf school
Beginner lessons, coaching, wing and foil.
Groups
Events
Weddings, pre-wedding shoots and birthdays by the pool.
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Guest Review Award 2018
Guest Review Award 2018
“Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Great location directly on the beach. You can kitesurf in front of the pousada.”Stefan L. · Tripadvisor · Nov 2019
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I launch my kite straight from the pousada?
Yes. The garden lawn runs down to Taíba beach: rig your kite on the grass and launch without leaving the pousada. Details on kitesurfing in Taíba.
When is the best season for kitesurfing in Taíba?
From July to January the trade wind usually blows 18 to 32 knots. From February to June it is lighter, good for learning or starting to foil. See the wind calendar.
Do the rooms have air-conditioning?
No, it is an ecolodge choice. The suites are cooled by the breeze, wooden louvres and an earth-air tunnel that tempers fresh air underground.
How do I get to Taíba from Fortaleza?
Taíba is 65 km from Fortaleza on the CE-085 coastal road and about 70 km from Pinto Martins airport. Daily Fretcar bus and transfers on request: see getting here.
Is the restaurant open to non-residents?
Yes, the Volta ao Mundo French restaurant welcomes everyone for lunch and dinner, as it has since 1997.
Book direct with Jean-Luc
Quick reply on WhatsApp, in Portuguese or French. 10% off when you book direct.