Discover the marvellous beaches of Porto de Galinhas in Pernambuco. Enjoy the sun, sand and crystal-clear sea of this tropical paradise on the southern coast of Brazil.
Porto de Galinhas, in the south coast of Pernambuco, is within the municipality of Ipojuca is the beach of Porto de Galinhas which, for 10 years, has been considered the best beach in Brazil.
The beach is inside a charming village with many shops, restaurants and cafes. Just 43 km from Recife, the place is ideal for those who like to enjoy the summer on the beaches of the Northeast.
The beaches of Porto de Galinhas are between Maracaípe (south) and Muro Alto (north). In general, they are long beaches without big natural barriers, so it is possible to walk between all of them.
Porto de Galinhas has beaches with strong waves and others with calm sea, ideal to go with children;
Beaches of Porto de Galinhas PE
The beaches of Porto de Galinhas are among the most beautiful in Brazil and offer everything you see in the pictures and more.
Porto de Galinhas is known for its crystal clear, warm waters, and for being full of natural pools formed by reefs and coconut trees on the shore, with the advantage of being attractive to people of different ages and tastes – from the child and the adult who want to enjoy nature to the surfer who wants to catch waves.
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1. Maracaípe Beach
Maracaípe Beach is extensive, with soft and fine sand. There is not much structure on this beach, but it is a good option for those looking for peace and quiet or who like to surf. The “point” of the beach is the Bar do Marcão, near the palanque, where many surfers gather to catch waves;
It is a deserted beach at certain points and deserves care when entering the sea, as its waves are a bit strong;
2. Pontal de Maracaípe
Pontal de Maracaípe is a very beautiful area, where the waters of the river and the sea meet.
It is a place that currently cannot be reached by car – only by walking – and therefore it is not as crowded as the other beaches.
The “beach” has only one bar and is advisable for people of all ages, especially for children, who can play quietly in the calm waters of the place;
In this region there is a raft ride, with a stop to admire the seahorses and the visual of the mangrove. It is a very cool activity, which we recommend doing at sunset time, as it is even more beautiful.
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3. Porto de Galinhas Village Beach
It is the smallest and most crowded among the beaches of Porto de Galinhas. It is just over 1 kilometer long, right in front of the village center. Full of bars and beach huts, which occupy the entire strip of sand with chairs and umbrellas.
The rafts leave from here to the natural pools, a few meters ahead. Every day at sunset is a spectacle, with the light reflected in the sails of the boats.
Porto de Galinhas has few waves, as it is protected by reefs, and clear waters;
This is an easily accessible beach, with great structure. On the shore there are several restaurants and street vendors offering their products, which do not always have very friendly prices;
Early in the morning, local merchants fill the sand with umbrellas and chairs that can be rented or used during your stay at the beach. Watch out, however, for abusive charges for equipment.
Whenever the tide is low, natural pools are formed 200m from the shore and people leave on rafts to visit them and see colorful fish;
Those who do not want to take the raft ride can go swimming, if they swim well, or even walking (on the right side of the beach), if the tide is at its lowest (0.0).
3.1. Galés de Porto de Galinhas
The Galés of Porto de Galinhas are a group of natural pools that form in the middle of the ocean in Pernambuco due to the presence of coral reefs and sandbanks.
The place is the postcard of the Porto de Galinhas resort and a must for tourists visiting the region. On the raft trip, you can snorkel, watch fish and take beautiful photos.
4. Cupe Beach and Pontal do Cupe
It doesn’t have a defined border, but pretty much everything between Porto de Galinhas Central Beach and Pontal do Cupe, is Cupe beach.
This makes it the largest beach in Porto de Galinhas, with more than 5 km of extension.
Much of the beach is open sea and strong waves.
At the end of the beach, where the Pontal do Cupe is located, there are reefs that form natural pools in the shallow part of the beach, so you can walk without spending money on a raft. It seemed clean and had good visibility. Great beach to go with children.
Cupe Beach has strong and treacherous waves, without much structure for those who visit it; in some points of the sand there are people offering rental of beach huts and chairs;
It is a beach without much movement, with a beautiful look, but that most tourists do not attend due to the strong waves.
What many people do not know is that at the beginning of Cupe Beach, near Muro Alto, there is a stretch of beach called Pontal do Cupe, with weaker waves and natural pools formed at low tide.
If on the one hand Praia do Cupe is dangerous, Pontal do Cupe is popular among locals for being quiet and not as crowded as Porto de Galinhas;
5. Muro Alto Beach
It has very distinct characteristics and is basically divided between three styles: a part of open sea, another of sea of stones impossible to enter and the long final stretch that looks like a swimming pool. All of them surrounded by luxury condominiums and resorts.
The largest stretch is the piscinão, which is actually the mouth of the Ipojuca River, protected from the sea by the high coral barrier, the “high wall” that gives the beach its name. When the tide rises, the river beach disappears completely.
Muro Alto is protected by a large reef during low tide and the water is retained, leaving it looking like a swimming pool. Its waters are crystal clear, with practically no waves, ideal for beginners in water sports.
It is a shallow beach, with warm waters and suitable for those traveling with children because it does not offer great risks to the little ones.
Muro Alto may not be the most beautiful beach in Porto de Galinhas, but it certainly offers convenience. Relaxing in its calm and clear waters is delicious. A nice place to stay is Barraca da Ana, which has chairs, drinks and umbrellas.
This is the beach where some of the best resorts in Brazil are located, so those who stay in several of these resorts get a view of Muro Alto every day when they wake up.
Porto de Galinhas Beaches – Travel Guide
