Aerial view of the natural pools of Porto de Galinhas at low tide

Porto de GalinhasBeaches, tides and checked places

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Tide coming inHigh tide at 12:16 · 1.8 m · Pernambuco time (UTC-3)

Natural pools today: 04:01 to 07:31 · partial

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Day trips

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Recife50 to 65 km Olinda67 to 69 km Carneiros50 to 56 km Santo Aleixo35 to 40 km Maragogiabout 85 km

Eight beaches, natural pools

Beaches and natural pools

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CamboaThe locals’ beach and the first buggy stop.beach guide

Muro AltoLatin America’s largest natural pool, with 2 to 3 km of reef.31 places mapped

CupeFive kilometres of sand, open sea and the Pontal lookout.17 places mapped

Vila de PortoJangadas, the craft market and the parasol boardwalk.122 places mapped

MaracaípeSurf, coconut groves and a protected area.29 places mapped

Pontal de MaracaípeMangrove, seahorses and the region’s most famous sunset.6 places mapped

SerrambiCalm cove, steady wind and kitesurfing.9 places mapped

ToquinhoThe Sirinhaém river mouth and the crossing to Santo Aleixo island.1 place mapped

Where to eat

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Beach club with day pass · Cupe BeachBar da Praia Pontal do CupeBar da Praia Pontal do Cupe is a beach restaurant and bar at Pontal do Cupe, on Cupe Beach, opposite the natural pools.…4,410.891 · GoogleR$$$Regional cuisine and macaxeira gratinada (cassava au gratin) · Vila de PortoBarcaxeiraBarcaxeira is at Rua da Esperança, 458, in the center of Porto de Galinhas. It serves Northeastern Brazilian regional…4,59.815 · GoogleR$$Fish and seafood · Vila de PortoRestaurante Peixe na TelhaPeixe na Telha is at Rua das Piscinas Naturais, 103, in the center of Porto de Galinhas, facing the natural pools.…4,49.713 · GoogleR$$$

Where to stay

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All-inclusive resort · Cupe BeachMarupiara All Inclusive Resort by WishMarupiara All Inclusive Resort by Wish is on Cupe Beach, in Porto de Galinhas (Ipojuca, PE), with direct beach access.…4,59.459 · GoogleR$$$

Resort · Cupe BeachVivá Porto de Galinhas ResortVivá Porto de Galinhas Resort is on Avenida Maldivas, on Cupe Beach, in Ipojuca (PE), facing the sea and less than an…4,77.428 · Google

All-inclusive resort · Muro Alto BeachSummerville All Inclusive ResortSummerville All Inclusive Resort is on Muro Alto Beach, in Ipojuca (PE), 48 km from Recife and about an hour from…4,86.188 · GoogleR$$$$

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InspirationStill dreamingSee what exists here before choosing dates and why the tide matters more than the month.Start discovering PlanningDates already setBuild the itinerary around the tide table. The natural pools will not wait for your schedule.Open a one-day itinerary On locationAlready in PortoWhat is good right now, minutes from where you are, with today’s tide.See today’s tide

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Places ordered by the number of reviews on Google Maps; in case of a tie, the highest rating prevails. Only places with reviews are included, not due to payment or editorial preference.

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Where is what

Fifteen kilometers of coastline, from north to south. The beaches appear in their real position; the size of the dot reflects how many places we have already mapped on each one.

Selected beachVila de PortoJangadas, the craft market and the parasol boardwalk.

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