Porto de Galinhas

Recife
Porto de Galinhas showing a bar
Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

Porto de Galinhas is one of Brazil’s finest beach towns. With white-sand beaches, pristine coral reefs, mangrove forests and tidal pools, it’s a place blessed by the splendor of Mother Nature. Porto de Galinhas began as a slave trading center and later became a fishing village. Today, largely devoid of overdevelopment, nightlife and traffic, Porto de Galinhas attracts travelers that want to get away from the city bustle to discover Brazil’s celebrated beach culture.

Get your bearings by visiting the small cluster of streets that make up the town center. Find a number of bars, restaurants, rental shops, supermarkets and tour operators. Go to the Hippocampus Project Office, a research center for the study and conservation of seahorses. Its showroom has aquariums with seahorses and other marine animals.

Spectacular scenery spreads in all directions from the town. Dedicate time to exploring the series of beaches, each of which boasts gorgeous stretches of sand, transparent water and natural pools. Practice water sports such as body boarding, kitesurfing, surfing and Jet Skiing. Marvel at the vivid colors of large schools of fish while snorkeling and scuba-diving at unspoiled reefs.

Directly north of the town center is Porto de Galinhas Beach. Watch surfers ride big waves and mingle with a young, chic crowd at Cupe Beach. Swim in one of the area’s largest tidal pools at Muro Alto Beach and escape the crowds at secluded Camboa Beach.

Towards the south is Maracaípe Beach. Surf in consistent, rolling waves at high tide and bathe in the Pontal de Maracaipe tidal pools at low tide. Cool off with a cold beer or fruit juice at bars that almost sit in the warm sea water. Look for nesting seahorses on a boat trip along the Maracaipe River.

Further south, and across the mouth of the Maracaipe River, is Serrambi Beach. This is a popular starting point for scuba-diving trips to off-shore reefs.

Located in the municipality of Ipojuca, Porto de Galinhas is under a 90-minute drive south of Recife. Shuttle buses travel regularly between the Porto de Galinhas town center and Recife. Get between the beaches by foot or via four-wheel drive buggy tours.


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Top hotels in Porto de Galinhas

Pousada Sky Beach Flat
Pousada Sky Beach Flat
2.5 out of 5
Rua Merepe III, S/N, Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, Pernambuco
The price is S$49 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$49
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
"Nice envionment, long walk to access to the beach. Room was less category I expected."

Reviewed on 26 Jul,2022

Pousada Sky Beach Flat
Marupiara
Marupiara
4 out of 5
Rodovia PE 9, KM 5,5, Porto des Galinhas, Ipojuca, PE
The price is S$181 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$181
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)
"Really nice hotel and very good food! all employees are friendly and super nice. I'll definitely came back."

Reviewed on 10 Oct,2023

Marupiara
NANNAI Muro Alto
NANNAI Muro Alto
5 out of 5
Rodovia PE 09 km 3, Praia do Muro Alto, Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, PE
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ipojuca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Muro Alto Beach and Suape Port are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
"A unique and amazing experience with access to a wonderful beach, excellent premises and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Jan,2024

NANNAI Muro Alto
Hotel Pousada Butias
Hotel Pousada Butias
3 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, Quadra C, Lote 11-13, Pôr do Sol, Ipojuca, PE
The price is S$135 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
S$135
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (457 reviews)
"Excelente Pousada! Todos los servicios. Salida al mar. Reposeras, sombrillas y muy buen desayuno y comidas ricas en el Restaurante."

Reviewed on 12 Jan,2024

Hotel Pousada Butias
Pousada Pérola do Porto
Pousada Pérola do Porto
3.5 out of 5
Merepe I - Quadra E2 - Lote 1, Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, PE
The price is S$89 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$89
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was awesome!"

Reviewed on 9 Dec,2023

Pousada Pérola do Porto
Village Porto de Galinhas
Village Porto de Galinhas
3.5 out of 5
Rodovia PE 09 Km 5,5 - Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, PE
The price is S$276 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$276
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
"Overrated"

Reviewed on 11 Feb,2024

Village Porto de Galinhas
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