Sebo O Geraldo
Behind a modest façade there is a vast selection of used books, including hundreds of titles in English although much outdated and a little something in many other languages.
Shopping Iguatemi
(http://www.iguatemifortal...) the largest mall in fortaleza and one of the best. everything from c&a, to zoompe and lacoste. a huge 24-hour supermarket, large food court and the biggest cinema in town.
Shopping Aldeota
(http://www.shoppingaldeot...) on praã§a portugal, seven blocks from beira mar, with a cinema.
The state of Ceará has a large textile industry, and arguably the cheapest clothing in Brazil. Also the capital of hammocks, varieties of which can be found ranging from less than R$ 10 to more than R$ 100. Best place to buy is the range of small shops opposite the cathedral, city centre.
There are handicraft shops all around the city, but the best places to go are the Feirinha da Beira Mar Beach front fair, daily about 4 PM - 10 PM and the Mercado Central (http://www.mercadocentral...) Near the cathedral. These places have a large number of stalls and shops, and competition drives prices down.
supermarket
There is a very convenient Pão de Açucar round-the-clock supermarket by the intersection of Av. Abolição and Av. Desembargador Moreira. Although more expensive than most other shops, it has a good selection of groceries, including many imports, and also some fresh foods. Fresh sandwiches and pizzas until 8 PM.
fruits and vegetables
For a true abundance of fruits and vegetables, in addition to meat, fish and whatever else you could think of for your kitchen, visit Mercado São Sebastião, at the east end of Av. Bezerra de Menezes, 4 blocks south and 5 west of Praça José de Alencar in the centre. The earlier you arrive, the greater the variety.