Plan your trip
How to get there
São Miguel do Gostoso is about 110 km from Aluízio Alves International Airport in Natal, roughly an hour and a half by car.
Private transfer
The most common option for anyone flying in. The transfer is arranged in advance with your guesthouse or one of the member agencies and leaves directly from arrivals. It takes 1h30 to 1h45 depending on traffic leaving Natal.
Rental car
Rental desks are at the airport itself. The route is paved throughout. Inside the village many streets are packed sand, which is fine for a normal car but needs care after rain. A car is worth having if you plan to reach the further beaches on your own.
Bus
Expresso Cabral runs the Natal to São Miguel do Gostoso line, departing from the Natal bus terminal on Av. Capitão-Mor Gouveia. There is normally one departure a day, early in the morning, and the trip takes around 2h10 to 2h30. It is the cheapest option. Confirm times and price with the company directly before relying on it, as the schedule changes.
Ride app or taxi
Works from Natal, but the ride is long and drivers usually charge for the return leg. Compare against a transfer before deciding.
FAQ
What is the nearest airport to São Miguel do Gostoso?
Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), in São Gonçalo do Amarante, in the Natal metropolitan area. It is about 110 km away, roughly an hour and a half by car.
How long does it take from Natal to São Miguel do Gostoso?
About 1h30 by car from the airport. By bus from the Natal terminal the trip takes 2h10 to 2h30.
Do I need a car in São Miguel do Gostoso?
Not to stay in the village, which you cross on foot. A car helps if you want to reach further beaches such as Tourinhos independently. Buggy tours and local agencies are also available.
Is there a bus from Natal to São Miguel do Gostoso?
Yes. Expresso Cabral runs the line, departing from the Natal bus terminal, normally once a day in the early morning. Confirm the current schedule with the company.