Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
PORTO DE GALINHAS
By bus Bus #195 (hourly 5.30am-8.30pm; R$10.90) links
Recife with the inland village of Nossa Senhora do Ó (often
confused with Galinhas) via the airport, departing Terminal
de Passageiros Santa Rita in Recife. From here buggies,
buses, vans and moto-taxis can take you to the beaches or
9km south to Porto de Galinhas itself.
INFORMATION AND TOURS
Tourist information Rua Beijupirá (daily 9am-8pm;
T 81 3552 1728). The small o ce is opposite the Banco
Santander ATM.
Buggy tours Lines of dune buggies (R$50-70 for 2-3hr)
wait at the sea end of Rua da Esperança, which connects
the beach with the Pracinha. They'll act as taxis, running up
and down the beaches for R$15-20/trip.
ACCOMMODATION AND EATING
Beijupirá Rua Beijupirá T 81 355 2354, W www
.eijupiraporto.com.br. Visit this seafood restaurant (part
of a small chain) for unbelievably tasty shrimp, lobster and
local sobremesas (desserts). Mains average R$46-60, with
portions big enough to share. Daily noon-midnight.
Excellent option right on Maracaípe beach, with a/c rooms
with balc ony an d partial sea views, free wi-fi and
restaurant. R$240
Pousada São Jorge Rua Carauna 234, Praça 04
T 81 3552 1681, E contato@pousadasaojorge.net.
Clean and comfy mid-range option near the main beach,
with its own small pool, free wi-fi i in public areas and bright
rooms with TV and wooden floors. R$150
Tapioca da Praia Rua da Esperança 340 T 81 8773
6197. The place to grab a cheap local snack after a hard day
on the beach, with the those “tapioca” (cassava) rolls
stuffed with all sorts of combos, though it's hard to beat the
frango com queijo (chicken and cheese). Daily 2-10.30pm.
Village Porto de Galinhas PE-09 Km 5.5 T 81 3552
4200, W www.villageportodegalinhas.com.br. Standard
luxury resort on the beach, with spacious, modern rooms,
four swimming pools, beach b ar, dan ce club and internet
cafe, though wi-fi is R$15/24hr. R$275
Birosca da Cachaça Rua Beijupirá 5 T 81 3552
2699, W www.biroscadacachaca.com.br. Buzzing bar
and lounge, with DJs playing all types of sounds and plenty
of locals mingling with the tourists. Wed-Sun 7pm-7am.
Hostel A Casa Branca Praça 18, Lot S T 81 3552 2332,
W pousadaacasabranca.com.br. HI hostel with a/c rooms
and male/female dorms a short walk from the beach, with
buffet breakfast and free wi-fi. Shared kitchen, TV room,
DVD player, a computer with internet access and laundry
room on site. Rates for H I memb ers are written in brackets.
Doubles R$170 (R$160) ; dorms R$47 (R$37)
Pousada Maracabana Rua Beira Mar 254, Praia de
Maracaípe
4
T 81 3552 3417, W maracabana.com.br.
Tamandaré
Some 57km south of Porto de Galinhas (by road), fishing still dominates the village of
TAMANDARÉ - for now, at least - with jangadas drawn up on the beaches and men
repairing nets, though even here weekend houses for city slickers are becoming
common. Around 8km to the north lies Praia dos Carneiros , a spectacular and
deservedly popular beach, with a selection of attractive pousadas and restaurants and
the picture-perfect Capela de São Benedito framed by coconut palms.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
TAMANDARÉ
By bus Buses depart Av Dantas Barreto in Recife for
Tamandaré at 10am, 11.50am, 5.40pm & 7.30pm
Mon-Sat, and 7.30am and 9.20am on Sun. From Porto de
Galinhas you'll have to go to Ipojuca first and look for
another bus to Tamandaré from there.
By van For points south you'll need to take a regular van from
Tamandaré to Barreiros (40min; R$3.35), and change there.
By moto-taxi The easiest way to zip between Tamandaré
and Praia dos Carneiros is by moto-taxi (R$8), which can be
flagged down anywhere in the centre.
ACCOMMODATION, EATING AND DRINKING
Bora Bora Praia Dos Carneiros T 81 9164 0673,
W bbcarneiros.com.br. This always crowded beach bar
and restaurant is a local institution, with shady palapas in
between the palms, fresh if pricey seafood and free wi-fi.
Safe parking here for R$30/day. Can sometimes be mobbed
by tour groups in high season. Daily 9am-5pm.
Pousada Beira Mar Av Almirante Tamandaré 140
T 81 3676 1597, W pousadabeiramartamandare
.com. Decent mid-range option right on the beach, with
eight cos y a/c r ooms, flat-screen TVs and sea views.
Free wi-fi. R$140
 
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