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WELCOME
Welcome to the site of my apartments in Fortaleza, and my apartments, houses and Hotel in Cumbuco, Brazil. I trust that you will have a pleasant stay with us. We are committed to quality service and anticipating the needs of our guests by offering value, comfort and prompt service. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellent customer care, where nothing is too much trouble and your enjoyments is our absolute priority. If you require any assistance during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any concerns then please allow us the opportunity to resolve them before you depart. You may do this by contacting us. We will be available for you 24 hours a day if possible. On the moment I write this welcome we have available for rent: 3 two bedrooms apartments in Fortaleza in Alta Vista (near Holiday Inn) and one 3 bedroom apartment on the Beira Mar. In Cumbuco we have 2 villas on the Lagoa do Banana and two villas and one bungalow in Cumbuco. Sunset Beach Hotel is being converted into Beach Hotel Cumbuco with breakfast service on the beach. We are still investing in Brasil and bought: one apartment in Cumbuco in the Royal Penthouse project, a big villa in Taiba and some other properties in Cumbuco, but these are not ready for renting out yet. In 2007 we are planning to built 35 apartments near the beach in Cumbuco. I trust you will have a nice time here, regards, J. van Vliet (003131 653755870),In Brazil: Ana Flavia 0055(85)-99978589For Famous Sportsman that stayed with us click here Introduction Cumbuco
 The bottom house on the beach is Sunset Beach HotelCumbuco is a small fishing village about 25 kms from the international airport of Fortaleza. This scenic little town has started to attract more and more tourists, both domestic and international. The reason for this is simple; Cumbuco has the most beautiful, and quiet, beach near Fortaleza on one side of town and the famous sand dunes on the other side. Cumbuco also has perfect conditions for kite surfing and wind surfing. The small, but always busy, center is build around the main square, as in every Brazilian town, which has a fresh fish market, a church and, of course, the inevitable football pitch. The center is right next to the beach, which is lined with beautiful tropical palm trees and where one can find a dozen or so beach restaurants (barracas). After sunset a few of these remain open and other restaurants, and bars, also open their doors to Brazilians and foreigners alike. One can see the locals gather on and around the main square (prazinha) and what strikes one is the great number of children playing until well into the night, which attributes to the relaxed atmosphere in this idyllic village. One straight away feels at home here, and at the same time very very relaxed. This is typical Brazil : like the T-shirts say here : NO STRESS BRAZIL ! General
The capital of Ceará, with almost three hundred years of history, possesses to receive the tourist well. A complete infrastructure, three thousand hours of sun per year and the constant ocean breeze gives the full dimension of this paradise. For those who have more energy, the nightlife is full of attraction, with bars, restaurants, and shows. Not even on Mondays Fortaleza cools down. The city is known for having the "wildest Monday nights in the world." The Praia of Iracema (Iracema's beach), one of the first urban nucleuses of the city, holds most of the bars and restaurants. There, the Ponte dos Inglese (English Bridge), the old docks, is located and used to watch the sunset and spot dolphins. Warm waters bathe Fortaleza's urbanized beaches, which offer every comfort to the tourist. The scenery is complemented by the jangadas, small and rustic rafts used by many of Ceará's fishermen. From the jangadas come the seas fruits, responsible for the best Ceará's cuisine. The Praia do Futuro (Beach of the Future) is the meeting place for the bathers, concentrating a large number of typical beachside restaurants, with carnauba straw used in its construction. The local population calls them "Barracas de Praia." Thursday nights, the beach becomes the biggest sensation in the capital's nightlife, with live music, forró and a lot of crab to eat. With string winds the Praia do Futuro is an excellent place for nautical sports. Fortaleza hosts world competitions of surfing and windsurfing.  A few kilometers away from the city are some well-known beaches as Prainha, Iguape and Porto das Dunas. At the latter there are two large water parks, one of the the famous Beach Park. For those who like shopping, Fortaleza is also a paradise. The art crafts can be found at the local markets. Clothes, shoes, purses and bikinis made by the skilled hands of Cearense are sold at Rua Monsenhor Tabosa, an immense open-space shopping mall. At downtown, the tourist can find museums, historical public squares and the Theatre José de Alencar, considered one of the most beautiful in Brazil. Fortaleza's history began 275 years ago, when the Dutch constructed the Fort Shoonenborch in 1649. Later, the Portuguese expelled the Dutch and renamed it to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Around the fort, which even today is in perfect conservation state, a small village grew into the fifth largest city in Brazil today, with 2,1 million people. Location The county is 26,36 meters above sea level at 3º43'02"S of latitude 38º32'35"W of longitude. The county is very leveled with minor elevations.  Area Fortaleza has an area of 336 square km. North of the city is the Atlantic Ocean, to the south are the counties of Pacatuba, Eusébio, Maracanaú and Itaitinga. To the East it's the county of Aquiraz and the Atlantic Ocean and to west the county of Caucaia.  Climate and Temperature Fortaleza has a warm and dry tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 27 C. The relative air humidity is 77%, with an annual precipitation average of 1.378,3 millimeters (mm). Attractions Getting to know Fortaleza is to take a ride through its history. The city has modernized but it still keeps landmarks from its past, either in museums, churches, forts, public squares, stations, at the Farol do Mucuripe, theatre and historical buildings. Downtown is full of these memories, such as the Fort of Nossa Senhora DA Assunção, built in the same spot that the city was originated, and the Palácio DA Luz (Palace of Light), a beautiful construction from end of the eighteenth century classic style, which was the center of the state government. |