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Maria Farinha Beach, located in the municipality of Paulista, Pernambuco, is one of the most enchanting beaches in the metropolitan region of Recife.
With clear sand and crystal-clear waters, Maria Farinha beach – located in the municipality of Paulista, 35 kilometres from Recife – is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the Pernambuco coast.
The beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Pernambuco.
Praia de Maria Farinha has calm, shallow and clear waters, perfect for water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, diving and jet-skiing and is situated between the Timbó River and the sea.
Maria Farinha Beach is four kilometres long and is surrounded by coconut trees and lots of mangroves.
At low tide, boat trips lead to the caravelas – small sand and gravel banks that form natural pools full of colourful fish.
Another attraction is the Veneza Water Park, with waterslides and pools that delight children.
Praia de Maria Farinha em Pernambuco
Features of Maria Farinha Beach
- Tranquil Waters: The waters of the beach are warm and calm, ideal for swimming and for families with children. The presence of natural reefs helps to form natural pools, especially at low tide.
- Water Sports: Maria Farinha is a great place for water sports such as kayaking, stand-up paddle and windsurfing. The beach is also known for being a starting point for catamaran trips along the Timbó River and to Coroa do Avião, a sandbank near the mouth of the river.
- Infrastructure: The beach has a good infrastructure with kiosks, bars and restaurants serving typical Pernambuco cuisine, such as fish and seafood. There are also accommodation options, from inns to resorts, to suit different visitor profiles.
- Villas and Condominiums: Maria Farinha is home to a number of holiday villas and condominiums, which are highly sought after by those seeking tranquillity and comfort close to the beach.
- Veneza Water Park: One of the largest water parks in Latin America, the Veneza Water Park is very close to the beach. It is an excellent leisure option for families, offering water slides, swimming pools and attractions for all ages.
Tips for Visiting
- Best Time: The beach can be visited all year round, but the summer months (December to March) are the busiest, with warmer weather and a higher number of holidaymakers.
- How to get there: Maria Farinha beach is easily accessible via the PE-001 motorway. It is also possible to get there by public transport from Recife, but a private car or taxi offers more convenience.
Maria Farinha is a beach that offers a perfect combination of tranquillity, natural beauty and leisure options, making it an excellent destination for those who want to relax and enjoy the wonders of the Pernambuco coast.
Maria Farinha belongs to the district of Paulista in Pernambuco
As well as the famous beach, the region has other attractions such as the beaches of Janga – which is just beyond Olinda – Pau Amarelo, Nossa Senhora do Ó and Conceição.
For those who enjoy historical walks, it’s worth visiting the little churches of Nossa Senhora do Ó and Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Milagres, as well as the Pau Amarelo Fort, built in the 18th century.
Municipality of Paulista in Pernambuco has an extensive stretch of coastline with 14 kilometres of sand, where you’ll find a sea of warm blue waters, as well as a vast area of coconut groves and rustic houses, fishing colonies, hotels, bars and restaurants.
Although it is close to the commercial bustle of the Recife Metropolitan Region, the city has beaches with calm waters, which is why it is chosen by many Pernambucans as the best place to live.
One of the city’s attractions is the themed Venice Water Park.
With water slides of various shapes, as well as swimming pools, a river of rapids, saunas, sports courts, snack bars and restaurants, the park attracts hundreds of visitors to the city, especially at weekends, when the beaches of Janga, Pau Amarelo and Maria Farinha are visited by hundreds of people who gather to eat seafood snacks, a speciality of the various seaside palhoças installed in the region.
The beaches of the municipality of Paulista are part of the largest nautical leisure centre in the Northeast.
Paulista still has buildings that recount its history, with houses and churches built in the colonial period.
The Pau Amarelo Fort, built in the 18th century by the Portuguese, marks the site of the first Dutch landing in Brazil. The fort is open to visitors daily.
Tourist attractions in the municipality of Paulista PE
1. Pau Amarelo Fort (Fortaleza de N. Sra dos Prazeres)
Located on Pau Amarelo beach on the seafront. It dates from the 13th century.
Praia de Pau Amarelo em Pernambuco
Its construction was designed by a Portuguese man in 1719. Everything suggests that it was finished by 1866. Built of ashlar to defend the beach bar of the same name.
2. Janga Park
Janga Park is one of the largest forest reserves in the state.
Its 654 hectares have already been declared Public Utility. The site is inviting to fans of ecological tourism. Its area is made up of Atlantic forest, mangroves, hills and floodplains.
One of the park’s main attractions is the Church of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres de Maranguape, built in 1656 and now in ruins.
The church was built in gratitude for the expulsion of the Dutch. There are also traces of the 17th century existence of a nunnery, a parish house and a cemetery on the site.
4. River Timbó
A boat or catamaran trip on the Timbó River is one of the ecological leisure attractions in Paulista. You can contemplate the beauty of the mangroves and learn a little about the city’s history.
The ruins of an old harbour terminal (Porto Arthur) and the meeting of the river and the sea remain in the memory of visitors.
On one bank is the beach of Maria Farinha and on the other the town of Nova Cruz in Igarassu. The walk also allows you to see beautiful holiday homes and the daily life of fishermen.
5. Consolidated Historic Centre
The Consolidated Historic Centre dates back to the beginning of the century.
It makes up the urban fabric of the Consolidated Centre, formed by the factories of the Companhia de Tecidos Paulista (Aurora and Arthur), the Workers’ Villages, the Colonels’ Mansion and Garden and the Church of Santa Isabel, the latter two built in the European style, with exposed brick.