Ponta Negra (lit. "Black Tip") is a famous
beach and
neighborhood located in the
Brazilian city of
Natal, the capital of the state of
Rio Grande do Norte. Located in the extreme south of the beach is the
Morro do Careca (Bald Hill), a large
dune and an iconic landmark of the city. Located in the extreme north of the beach is the
Via Costeira (Coastal Way), a long coastal road that connects Ponta Negra with several other beaches of the city, such as Areia Preta and Praia dos Artistas.