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Fazenda Moréias is a kitesurfing destination and working farm on the west coast of Ceará, Brazil. It sits in the municipality of Camocim, between Preá and Barra Grande, about 1 to 1.5 hours from Jericoacoara Airport. The property covers more than 23 million m² of dunes, lagoons, mangrove and coastline, including 9 km of beach inside a 20 km protected reserve where building is restricted. That protection keeps the water uncrowded, so riders don't have to fight for space or share the horizon with a long line of kites. Kiting at Moréias runs through their on-site kite school, led by Guilly Brandão. Moréias notes that Guilly is a three-time kite wave world champion, a five-time Brazilian wave champion and a four-time freestyle champion. He also coaches world champions Gabriel Benetton and Pedro Matos, who train at Moréias. The school sits right on the beach in standing-depth water and teaches every level, from a first lesson through to athlete training. Duotone equipment is available on site, and beach staff meet riders at the water's edge. The wind is the reason riders come. Moréias reports more than 200 days of wind a year, with wind every day from August to December. The same stretch of coast has waves for kite wave riding, flat water for learning tricks, and shallow lagoons (Lagoa da Torta and Lagoa das Moréias) that suit beginners and wing foilers. The farm is also a starting point for downwinders along the coast toward Tatajuba, Jericoacoara, Preá and Barra Grande. Off the water, visitors stay in the farm's Short Stay bungalows and houses, each with its own pool. Meals are at Orós, the beachfront restaurant where Belgian chef Hervé Witmeur signs the menu. His dishes are built on produce from the farm's garden, the local fishermen and the Coreaú mangrove. Non-riding days are easy to fill with horseback rides, kayaking through the mangrove, sandboarding on the dunes, more than 50 km of trails, birdwatching and yoga. That range makes Moréias a strong fit for kiters traveling with family or non-riding partners.
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Moréias Kite School
The Moréias kite school is the base for all kiting at Fazenda Moréias. It sits directly on the beach, in water shallow enough to stand in, which gives beginners a calm, safe place to learn and gives experienced riders easy access to the sea. The school holds lessons at every level with an instructor always close by. It also hosts the clinics, parent and kid camps, and athlete training weeks designed by head coach Guilly Brandão. The school stores riders' kites and keeps a stock of Duotone equipment on site. Beach staff meet riders as they come out of the water and put their kites away.
Camocim, Ceará, 62400-000, Brazil
Open in Google Maps ↗Orós Restaurant
Orós is the restaurant at Fazenda Moréias, built of straw and clay at the edge of the beach. It serves breakfast through dinner every day, with dishes signed by Belgian chef Hervé Witmeur. Ingredients come from the farm's garden, hives and agroforest, the day's catch from local fishermen, and oysters from the Coreaú mangrove. Orós also hosts the farm's weekly gatherings, including a dinner under the cashew tree and a pizza night around the clay oven. It's where riders and other guests come together at the end of a day on the water.
Camocim, Ceará, 62400-000, Brazil
Open in Google Maps ↗Short Stay Bungalows & Houses
The Short Stay is where visitors sleep at Fazenda Moréias. It isn't a hotel: these are the farm's own architect-designed bungalows and houses, opened to guests, and every one has its own pool. The options are: Bangalô 1 (designed by Carlos Motta) is a single open wood-and-thatch suite with a king bed, two single beds and a veranda. It sleeps up to 4. Bangalôs 2 and 3 (Carlos Motta) are sister bungalows. Each has two suites, one double and one with two singles, joined by a living room and open kitchen. Each sleeps up to 4. The Casa de Vila is a 140 m² village house with two flexible suites, a full kitchen and a private pool. It sleeps up to 4. Bangalô 4 (Carlos Motta) has two suites set on larger grounds, with an outdoor kitchen, a table for 12, a football field, a workshop, a fire circle and a pool with a 162 m² deck. Bangalô 18 (designed by Gui Mattos) has 790 m² of built area, four air-conditioned suites, an open-plan living area, and a pool with a lounge area. It's the best fit for larger groups. Breakfast is served at Orós, the farm's beachfront restaurant.
Camocim, Ceará, 62400-000, Brazil
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