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Carne de Vaca Beach is a charming destination located in the municipality of Goiana, on the north coast of Pernambuco, close to the border with Paraíba. This beach is one of the quietest and most unspoilt in the region, ideal for those seeking peace and quiet and contact with nature.
Praia de Carne de Vaca is a beach with warm, shallow waters due to a sandbank on the seafront, making it ideal for families.
Video about Carne de Vaca beach in Pernambuco
Praia de Carne de Vaca em Pernambuco
Features of Carne de Vaca Beach
- Natural Beauty: Carne de Vaca is known for its rustic and unspoilt landscape. The beach has clear, warm waters, and the surrounding vegetation of coconut groves and mangroves contributes to the feeling of isolation and tranquillity.
- Family Environment: Being a lesser-known beach and further away from the big urban centres, Carne de Vaca is mainly frequented by locals and families looking for a safe and peaceful environment to relax.
- Natural Pools: During low tide, natural pools form in the areas protected by the reefs, providing a perfect setting for quiet swims and observing marine life.
- Local Cuisine: In the vicinity of the beach, you can find stalls and small restaurants serving typical local dishes such as fish, shellfish and the traditional carne de sol (sun-dried meat), accompanied by manioc or green beans.
- Traditional Community: Carne de Vaca is also known for being a traditional fishing community. Visitors can observe day-to-day artisanal fishing and even buy fresh fish directly from the local fishermen.
Activities and Leisure
- Boat Trips: Boat trips are popular and allow you to explore the mouth of the Goiana River, the mangroves and even nearby islands, such as Itamaracá Island.
- Walks and Trails: The area around the beach offers good opportunities for ecological walks, where you can appreciate the local flora and fauna.
- Fishing: For lovers of fishing, the beach is an excellent place to practice, especially angling.
Tips for Visiting
- Access: Carne de Vaca Beach is about 80 kilometres from Recife. Access is via the BR-101 motorway, following the PE-049. The road is paved, but the last part of the journey can be narrower and more rustic.
- Best Time to Visit: Like other beaches in the Northeast, Carne de Vaca can be visited all year round. However, the months between September and March, when the climate is drier and warmer, are ideal for making the most of the beach.
- Accommodation: The tourist infrastructure on the beach is simple, with a few inns and houses for rent, as well as family bars and restaurants.
Praia de Carne de Vaca is an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet refuge, away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy beaches, and who want to experience the traditional lifestyle and unspoilt natural environment of the Pernambuco coast.
Tourist Guide to the beach of Carne de Vaca PE