摘要：From the understanding of the concept definition of maritime practices in Brazil, this article discusses the logic of coastal urbanization undertaken in the late 20th century and early 21st century in the Northeast. It addresses the maritime vacation and coastal tourism, which are responsible for the metropolization phenomenon that directs the major Northeastern metropolises (Fortaleza, Natal, Recife and Salvador) toward their seaside. Keywords: Metropolis, Brazilian Northeastern region, tourism, vacationing, leisure, maritimity.
