Porto de Galinhas is a beautiful area on the coast, approximately 65 km from Recife. Many people from Recife travel here for the weekend. Porto de Galinhas beaches and other beaches close by are wonderful for visitors that want to relax on the beach, surf, dive, or snorkel. Many Porto de Galinhas hotels have paradisiacal views. There are hotels in Porto de Galinhas that are five-star and Porto de Galinhas cheap hotels for visitors watching their budget. EasyToBook.com is a convenient way to find hotel accommodations, whether you desire first class or discount hotels. Porto de Galinhas is a small town so walking is a great way to sightsee.
Porto de Galinhas beaches are the most beautiful in Pernambuco state. There are jangadas rides at low tide for visitors to see the natural ponds made by seawater and many different types of fish to watch. Pátio de Sâo Pedro in the Sao Jose district square are stalls with vendors selling crafts made of leather, straw, wood, and other materials. The convent and church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo took almost one hundred years to restore after burning down. Retablos over the altars reflect this in their different styles.