Aquiraz Riviera: 18 Holes by the Ocean near Fortaleza, CE

Aquiraz Riviera (Clube de Golfe Aquiraz Riviera) is a golf course with 18 holes and par 72 by the ocean in Aquiraz, near Fortaleza, CE (Ceará state), Brazil, designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2009. Visiting golfers are welcome; you must book in advance.

In brief: Aquiraz Riviera is an 18-hole, 6,975-yard course on a large dune about an hour from Fortaleza. The front nine (Ocean) plays near the sea, the back nine (Dunes) loops through the property, and you see the sea from eleven holes. Guests are welcome. Call +55 (85) 3391-4655 or e-mail recepcaogolfe@aquiraz.com to book.

Course and facilities at Aquiraz Riviera

The course and facilities at Aquiraz Riviera follow the natural shape of a large dune. Donald Steel moved little earth and kept much of the native vegetation, so the undulating ground sets the strategy. The two nine-hole loops differ in character. The Ocean nine has smaller, narrower holes close to the beach. The Dunes nine plays in a tropical, links-like style; top100golfcourses.com calls it the stronger loop. The 4th is a par 3 ringed by native scrub and sand. The 15th is a short par 4 with a risk-reward drive over water and coconut palms on the left. The 16th plays into a crosswind, and the 18th is narrow between dunes and dense vegetation. The course measures 6,975 yards, par 72. Facilities include caddies, golf carts, trolleys, club rental, a pro shop, a bar, a restaurant, locker rooms and a heliport. Practice areas are a driving range, a chipping green and a putting green. The adjoining resort sits on about 35 hectares between the Atlantic Ocean, the dunes and the beach.

Access and booking at Aquiraz Riviera

Access and booking at Aquiraz Riviera are open to visiting golfers who reserve a tee time in advance. The course data lists the club as open every day. Current green fees are not published online, so please ask the club; older listings show 140 BRL on weekdays and 200 BRL on weekends, which may be outdated. If you want to combine golf with a hotel stay, read about the Fortaleza Aquiraz golf package on this site. Phone: +55 (85) 3391-4655. E-mail: recepcaogolfe@aquiraz.com. Address: Rua Um, Enseada Praia s/n, Curralinho, Aquiraz, CE, 61700-000. The club is about 20 minutes from the town of Aquiraz and roughly an hour from Fortaleza and its international airport.

FAQ about Aquiraz Riviera

How many holes does Aquiraz Riviera have?

Aquiraz Riviera has 18 holes with a par of 72 and a length of 6,975 yards, split into two nine-hole loops named Ocean and Dunes, both designed by Donald Steel. The course opened in 2009.

Is Aquiraz Riviera open to visitors?

Aquiraz Riviera is open to visiting golfers, and the course is listed as open every day, but you must book your tee time in advance by phone or e-mail. Green fees are available on request from the club.

Where is Aquiraz Riviera located?

Aquiraz Riviera is located at Rua Um, Enseada Praia, in the Curralinho area of Aquiraz, Ceará state, on the coast about an hour southeast of Fortaleza. Fortaleza’s international airport is the nearest airport.

Who designed Aquiraz Riviera?

Aquiraz Riviera was designed by the British architect Donald Steel, who built the course on a dune with little earthmoving and kept the native vegetation. The result is a links-like layout with sea views from eleven of the eighteen holes.

Sources: course data of this site, where2golf.com, top100golfcourses.com, as of 2 Nov 2026.