Porto de Galinhas
About one hour south (70 km) of Recife, Porto de Galinhas is one of the most frequented and well structured beach areas of Pernambuco. It offers everything from wonderful beaches, restaurants, buggy rides to Jangada boat rides visiting natural swimming pools with warm, calm and transparent waters.

Porto de Galinhas (Port of Chickens), got its name as a result of the slave trade which secretly continued after abolition. On hearing that the chickens from Angola had arrived, the masters of Recife knew to expect another load of slaves. Despite its sad past, the little town is a very happy place today, with lots of bars and restaurants to enjoy on the beach.

Surrounded by reefs and coral rocks, Porto de Galinhas' beaches have clear crystal waters full of fishes and small sea animals, making it an ideal pace for snorkling and diving.