Pousada País Tropical
~400 m to the beach
~400 m from the Icaraizinho kite club
Pousada País Tropical is one of the most established kite pousadas in Icaraí de Amontada, with suites and bungalows set in a large tropical garden about four hundred metres from the kite club. There is a pool, a restaurant known for fresh seafood, transfers and massage, and lessons, rental and downwinders are handled through its partner school Cabana do Kite on the beach. Multilingual staff make it an easy international base.
On-site schoolIcaraí Kite Village
~5-minute walk to the spot
5-minute walk from the Icaraizinho kite zone
Icaraí Kite Village is a French-run pousada of chalets and houses set in a coconut grove, a five-minute walk from the best kite zone in Icaraizinho. It runs its own kite and wing school (Chill Kite and Wing), so lessons, camp packages and Patos lagoon excursions are on site, and there are terraces, a garden and extras like yoga, buggy and kayak. It is a genuine stay-and-ride base for couples, friends or families.
Also a kite school
Pousada Icaraizinho Kite House
~5-minute walk to the spot
~300 m from the Icaraizinho spot
Pousada Icaraizinho Kite House is a small, purpose-built kite house a few minutes' walk from the kite and wing spot in Icaraizinho. It has a handful of rustic, cosy suites with private terraces and a generous local breakfast, and arranges lessons and coaching through a partner school along with buggy and quad excursions. It suits riders who want a quiet, well-located base steps from the water.
Icaraí de Amontada, known to riders as Icaraizinho, is a laid-back fishing village on the Ceará coast about two hundred kilometres north-west of Fortaleza, and one of Brazil's most international kite destinations. A wide beach with steady cross-shore trades sits alongside flat-water lagoons and downwind runs, and the village has drawn a strong scene of European-run schools and pousadas. It manages to feel both social and unspoilt, with kite by day and a relaxed pousada culture in the evenings.
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Common questions
How reliable is the wind in Icaraí de Amontada?
The wind in Icaraí de Amontada blows Jul–Jan, and most reliable from Aug–Dec. Expect around 18–28 kt, typically the Trade winds / alísios (E/SE).
Is there gear storage or a school on site?
The 3 kite houses listed in Icaraí de Amontada include gear storage, and the ones marked "on-site school" run or co-locate a kite school so you can book lessons and rent equipment without leaving the property.
How far are the kite houses from the water?
Most of the kite houses in Icaraí de Amontada are on or steps from the water, so you can rig up and ride from the property. Each listing shows its distance to the spot.
When is the best time to book a stay?
The season in Icaraí de Amontada runs Jul–Jan, with the most reliable wind from Aug–Dec. Basing your trip around the peak gives you the most riding days.
Are airport transfers and gear transport available?
Many of the kite houses in Icaraí de Amontada include or arrange airport transfers and help move your gear to the spot. Look for "transfers" in each listing's amenities.
Is it suitable if I travel with a non-kiter?
Several of these places have a pool, restaurant, spa or other activities, so a non-riding partner is not stuck waiting on the wind. The lodges tend to be the most all-round; check each listing's amenities.