The Pernambuco coastline is 187 km long. The name of the state comes from the indigenous
language “tupy”, PARANÁ-PUCA, which means: stormy sea, or still: PARANÁ-BU,
 which means: whirlpool. Our beaches are loved and worshiped by many. Check it out…

FERNANDO DE NORONHA
Fernando de Noronha is an isolated group of 21 volcanic islands approximately 340 miles from Recife.  The main islands are the visible parts of a range of submerged mountains, islets and rocks. The Archipelago of Fernando de Noronha hosts ecological sites ideal for exuberant marine animal life, due to its geographic location far from the continent and well within the path of the Southern Equatorial Currents, as well as the nature of its climate.
How to get there : by plane from Recife (545km) or from Natal (360). An environmental preservation fee is charged from tourists upon arrival.


PORTO DE GALINHAS
It's famous for being one of the most beautiful beaches of the Brazilian coast, due to its landscape. Warm clear water pools scattered around its coral reefs, estuaries, mangroves, coconut trees and a number of other samples of abundant nature richness make Porto de Galinhas a place not to be missed or forgotten.
How to get there : can be reached through Highways BR-101 Sul, PE-060, PE-038 and PE-09.


BOA VIAGEM
If you are looking for a good beach but don't want to take a long journey to get there, Boa Viagem is the best choice. Located in the privileged southern Recife metropolitan area, BV is the most important and frequented beach in town. It is protected by a long reef wall and has an extensive coastline.
How to get there : Boa Viagem, Recife.


ILHA DE ITAMARACÁ
Separated from the mainland by the Jaguaribe River, it has several highly frequented beaches. Among them are Forte Orange, Praia do Sossego and Pontal da Ilha. On the island you can visit the Marine Manatee Preservation Center. 
How to get there : you can reach the island through Highway BR-101 Norte, going past Igarassu, Itapissuma, and reaching Itamaracá at km 34.


MARACAÍPE
Beach with big waves. Maracaípe hosts a phase of the Brazilian Surf Tournament. Highly frequented by surfers and neighbor to Porto de Galinhas, Maracaípe.
How to get there : can be reached through Highways BR-101 Sul, PE-060, PE-038 and PE-09.


TAMANDARÉ
Small waves and fine sand can be found there. Considered by many as the best beach for bathing and swimming in Pernambuco. Easy to reach from Recife
How to get there : through Highway BR-101 Sul, PE-060 and PE-076.


CALHETAS
Small bay of difficult access. Searched for by many for diving. 
How to get there : you can reach Calhetas through BR-101 Sul and PE-060.


COROA DO AVIÃO
Famous small island, in the middle of the Jaguaribe River delta, which can be reached only by boat or raft, from Recife or Itamaracá.
How to get there : from Itamaracá only by boat or raft.