Running along the coastline for almost 5,000 miles, Brazil’s stunning beaches range from the northerly reaches near the Equator to the southern border with Argentina. There’s a beach to suit all tastes, from powdery and paradisiacal to surf-lashed and primed for watersports. Notable beaches include the Lençois Maranhenses National Park, where a natural phenomenon occurs annually to create sand dunes laced with dazzling azure lakes. In Fernando do Noronha you’ll discover 20 small islands ringed with some of the most spectacular beaches in the country, while in Trancoso you can chill out in a pretty town popular with celebrities; the traditional fishing village retains its charm and a clutch of boutique hotels add a little dash of glamour.