The most famous beach of Pernambuco is located 96 miles from Recife. Most of the beach, only five miles from town, is sheltered by a reef. The water is warm and clear, so you can see the colorful fish playing around your feet. There are plenty of “Jangadas”, or local sailing boats, to take you to the surrounding islands. Porto de Galinhas is also famous for night life and marvelous seafood restaurants serving lobster, crab, squid, shrimp, and local fish cooked with coconut milk, pepper and cumin. The locally made “genipapo” liquor is worth tasting too.

For many years, the village was inhabited only by the local fishermen and natives. Since around 1980, tourism began to take part in the local economy, when the first hotels were built. Currently, the village maintains its charm of a small and simple place, with its original population, embellished by the several shops of local handicraft, galleries, bars and restaurants.

The 5-star accommodations include Summerville Resort in Porto de Galinhas and the Atlanta Plaza in Recife. The 4-star accommodations include Solar Porto de Galinhas and Blue Tree Recife.