Destinations - Porto de Galinhas & area

Description

Located in the state of Pernambuco, about 60 km from the capital Recife, is the beach town Porto de Galinhas, a former slave trade clandestine harbor named after the password and nickname given to slave traffickers: Guinea Hens. Therefore, Porto de Galinhas (Hen's Harbor).

The natural pools formed around the reefs, the clear and warm waters, the great beaches for surfing and bathing and thousand of coconut trees are some of the attractions of this village, making it a very popular destination during the summer. The area surrounding it such as Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Gaibu and Calhetas beaches, also offer stunning scenery and less busy beaches and villages.

Activities

Relaxing on the beaches, enjoying the water-sports such as snorkeling on the natural pools (the local sail boats- jangadas, take you there), shopping for local artcraft, eating the local food, visiting the other beaches in the surrounding area and experiencing the busy nightlife are the main activities.    

Packages including Porto de Galinhas and area

- Tours are Tailor-made at this destination

- Other Packages

Accommodation

Good Resorts, Hotels & Pousadas* are available.

*Small familly Inns

Weather