Prea Jericoacoara, Brazil
Opened
2004
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Grupo e*Barefoot kitesurfing pousada
Daily life runs on ocean rhythms. Guests unplug without televisions or air conditioning, letting steady trade winds guide each day.
What it’s good at
Notable
Elevated timber bungalows by Gui Mattos stand on stilts under hand-woven carnaúba thatch.
Notable
The dedicated water sports center runs kitesurfing and wingfoil excursions along Preá Beach.
Notable
Kitchens prepare fresh Cearense seafood using day-picked vegetables from the on-site organic garden.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Praia do Preá is a quiet fishing village. Rolling sand dunes border miles of open, windblown Atlantic beach.
The rooms
Bungalows open onto private decks strung with hammocks. Bathrooms have open-air showers, and bright Cearense floral prints dress the beds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter lap pool sits among the coconut palms, bordered by timber sun decks and draped cabanas.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Bar da Praia shakes cashew caipirinhas beneath high thatch, and the wood-fired pizzeria lights its oven for dinner.
How it began
Windsurfers chasing Ceará's strongest trade winds founded the pousada, leaving ninety-two percent of the beachfront coconut grove untouched.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.