Porto de Galinhas
Brazil · Pernambuco · 5 m
Description
Porto de Galinhas is a beach resort in the municipality of Ipojuca, south of Recife, and one of the most visited seaside destinations in Brazil. A line of sandstone reefs runs close to shore, and at low tide it traps warm clear pools full of reef fish that visitors reach on colourful jangada sailing rafts. North of the village the reef wall of Muro Alto shelters an almost still lagoon, while Maracaípe to the south draws surfers and shelters seahorses in its mangrove estuary. The village itself is compact and lively, with buggy tours, seafood barracas and a busy craft market.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: September – March
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- Dec
Highlights
- Porto de Galinhas natural pools
- Jangada raft tour to the reef pools
- Muro Alto Beach
- Maracaípe Beach
- Surfing at Maracaípe
- Pontal de Maracaípe seahorse reserve
- Cupe Beach
- Serrambi Beach
- Santo Aleixo Island(Day trip)
- Buggy tour along the beaches
- Reef diving off Porto de Galinhas
- Village craft market
- Beach barracas and seafood
- Mangrove kayaking on the Maracaípe River
- Ipojuca sunset at Pontal
- Praia dos Carneiros(Day trip)
- Tamandaré(Day trip)