Tambaba: A Naturist Beach Near Joao Pessoa in the Northeast of Brazil

Tambaba is an official nudist beach. It means that, while elsewhere in Brazil people are generally prohibited to be naked in public places, in Tambaba you must be nude in the family area (the main part of the beach). Around the periphery of the beach, nudism is optional. Image File history File links Praia_Tambaba-Joao-Pessoa-Paraiba. ... Image File history File links Praia_Tambaba-Joao-Pessoa-Paraiba. ... Naturists find going without clothing both enjoyable and relaxing. ... João Pessoa is the capital of Paraíba, a state in the northeast region of Brazil. ... Nudism, or naturism, is the practice of going nude or unclothed in social and usually mixed gender groups, specifically in cultures where this is not the norm. ... One definition of public space or a public place is a place where anyone has a right to come without paying an entrance or other fee. ...

Tambaba is a little beach (about 1 km), with very beautiful scenery. Until very recently, the final access road was unpaved. Now, however, the Ministro Abelardo Jurema highway (PB-008) has been completed and the route is paved from João Pessoa to Tambaba.

Distances:

• Recife (115 km south)
• João Pessoa, (40 km north)

Literal translation from Portuguese of the rules of conduct at Tambaba with non-literal words needed for clarity in brackets [ ]: Meaning reef in Portuguese; Recife, population 1. ... Areia Vermelha Island and Ponta do Seixas (top right). ...

SONATA – “Sociedade Naturista de Tambaba”, [Naturist Society of Tambaba] as required to guarantee a standard of behavior in the beach, establishes the following norms of ethical behavior.

1. Do not enter the naturism area if [you are] not will[ing] to be total[ly] naked. Forbidden are TOP LESS[--only women].
2. Men unaccompanied by their female companion(s) shall not enter the naturism area, except those identifying themselves as associates of SONATA.
3. Do not photograph, film or record images of any process, nude people without their proper consent.
4. The presence of animals in the naturism area is not allowed, especially dogs.
5. Do not [litter] garbage, cans, bottles or cigarette tip [butts]. Dispose of them in appropriate places.
6. Do not embarrass the nudists with active or passive attitudes (looks, gestures or actions, and proposals that have sexual connotations).
7. The transit of vehicles on the beach is not allowed, including bicycles.
8. No doing drugs, especially the illegal [types].
9. [It is] not allowed [to bring in] weapons or whatever type of instrument prohibited by law.
10. [It is] not allowed to cause damage to the nature and the harmony of SONATA.
11. Loud [music or sound] in any area of TAMBABA beach is not allowed.
12. [Please] go down the entry ramp [and steps] totally nude.
13. [A] woman may enter with two men of the same family or degree of friendship, [provided] they always remain together during the [entire] time of their presents on the beach.
14. For [a] child up to 10 years [old], [being] nude is optional until the parents can educate them about naturism.
15. Children alone without a responsible [adult] may not enter the naturism area.
16. Any improper act will be communicated to POLICE and the PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE of Alhandra.

Observed: Valid norms for every day of the week.

External Links

Official website (Portuguese only): http://www.tambaba.com.br/