Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. With a population of over 3.4 million, Fortaleza has an area of 313 km. To the north of the city lies the Atlantic Ocean; to the south are the cities of Pacatuba, Eusébio, Maracanaú and Itaitinga; to the east is the county of Aquiraz and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west is the city of Caucaia. Residents of the city are known as Fortalezenses. The current mayor is Luizianne Lins. On Beira-mar Avenue, kiosks and restaurants offer cold drinks and regional seafood. At the handcraft fair, many stands show embroidery and leather work, as well as jewelry and regional food. Of the urban beaches in Fortaleza, Futuro is the most frequented and is characterized by restaurants along the beach, each one with its own musical style and decoration.The warm climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches attract tourists. In recent years, many of the old hotels have been replaced by European-owned international resorts. Nightlife is full of festivities with bars, restaurants and shows as the primary attraction. The city is known for having the "wildest Monday nights in the world". Some of the best bars and clubs are found near Dragão do Mar Center of Art and Culture. The Praia de Iracema, the first urban nuclei of the city, is home to many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location for watching the sunset and spotting dolphins.Fortaleza's urbanised beaches have warm waters. The scenery is complemented by the jangadas for catching seafood for the Ceará cuisine. The Praia do Futuro is a popular location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using carnauba straw and called "Barracas de Praia".