http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22466 It started to be built on January 6th 1598 (Day of the Wise Kings), as a means of defense against foreign invaders. It was refurbished many times but still preserves most of the original structure, including thick walls, rooms for soldiers and the captain, a central chapel, etc.
Today it is one of the oldest constructed sites in Brazil which is open for visitation (a small fee is charged).
Besides a travel in time, the fortress affords excellent views such as Ponta Negra beach and the new Redinha bridge.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22466 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15708
Tambaba is the most important naturist centre in Brazil; for nearly two decades now, naturists from all over Brazil come to meet in Tambaba.

In 2008, Tambaba will host the XXXI International Congress of Naturism, organized by the International Naturist Federation.

For a few days, Tambaba will be the world center of naturism. Thousands of people are expected to visit Tambaba in September of 2008.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15708 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10368
Besides, Fortaleza is the capital city nearest Europe, charter flights which go straight from Madrid or Lisbon to Fortaleza take about 7 hours to arrive.

Like most other places in Brazil, it is difficult to find information in English about Fortaleza. This site is a comprehensive guide to Fortaleza, covering beaches, culture, hotels and more:
www.visitfortaleza.com/]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10368 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4781 All staff are highly skillful, from the maitre d' to the person who prepares the meat to the waiters.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4781