Strong and steady, the good winds blowing from the Atlantic, combined with unique natural landscapes, make the coast of Northeast Brazil one of the best places in the world for wind sports – especially between July and December, when the skies are lled with the colors of kitesur ng kites and a multitude of windsur ng sails dot the seas, lagoons and rivers in this perfect route for downwinding and practicing maneuvers. As a reward, those who follow the course of the winds glimpse a sequence of scenarios of rare beauty, from the quiet São Miguel do Gostoso (where the wind literally takes a turn on the map of Brazil) and Pipa, in Rio Grande do Norte, to the secluded village of Atins, in the middle of Lençóis Maranhenses. The charming Guajirú, Cumbuco, Fortim, Jericoacoara and Preá, in Ceará, and the ecological sanctuary of the Parnaíba Delta, in Piauí, complete the list of postcard-worthy locales along the way. An experience that will make your heart beat as fast as the winds on this stunning stretch of Brazilian coastline. 223