Grande Recife Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Porto de Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas showing a bar
Grande Recife
Porto de Galinhas featuring swimming, rafting and sailing
Porto de Galinhas featuring swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Grande Recife

Porto de Galinhas featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Porto de Galinhas

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Porto de Galinhas Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Boa Viagem

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.

Boa Viagem
Porto de Galinhas

Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

Ipojuca Centro
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Pina

5/5(1 area review)

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Gaibu

Travellers like the beaches in Gaibu, and Gaibu Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gaibu
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is Rp535.146 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp535.146
Rp561.904 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,278 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Boa Viagem

Rede Andrade Boa Viagem

2.5 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, Recife, PE
The price is Rp599.460 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp599.460
Rp629.433 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Praça Boa Viagem are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (239 reviews)
"Good location near the beach and shops"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is Rp399.974 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp399.974
Rp459.970 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,752 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
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HY Beach Flats

HY Beach Flats

3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Pina Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
Boa estrutura
"Gostei bastante da estrutura do flat. Tudo muito bem dividido, banheiro espaçoso e moveis em boas condições. O melhor ponto era a vista com a cama próxima à janela. O único ponto insatisfatório foi a reforma da área da piscina em período de alta temporada."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

HY Beach Flats
Beach Class Muro Alto Resort - New Time

Beach Class Muro Alto Resort - New Time

4 out of 5
Gleba Merepe C, Ipojuca, PE
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Muro Alto Beach and Porto de Galinhas Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Resort é um condomínio, tudo q vc precisar, tem q falar com o dono do apartamento, que libera na recepção do condomínio."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Beach Class Muro Alto Resort - New Time
Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts

Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Praia de muro alto, Ipojuca, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muro Alto Beach and Porto de Galinhas Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Otima opcao!
"resort de MTO bom gosto, com comida de extrema qualidade, equipe atenciosa, muita variedade no cafe da manha e repondo itens até o ultimo minuto, almoço excelente com MTA comida numa opcao a la carte com entrada/principal/sobremesa, vale MTO a pena"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts
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Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Muro Alto Beach

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Praça Rio Branco
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

Rp462.364
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

Rp1.638.815
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

Rp412.825
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Casa da Cultura

Shopping Tour in Recife

Rp846.952
per adult
Shopping Tour in Recife
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

Rp5.119.030
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Rp1.651.300
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
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Cities near Grande Recife

Tamandare featuring a beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Recife

Paulista

Paulista