This low-key resort in sunny Pernambuco is known for its natural tide pools that form in the reefs just a short distance offshore.
These heat up in the sun and are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. To the south is Maracaipu, a great beach for surfing.
Porto de Galinhas is a beach in the municipality of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. Porto de Galinhas is a major tourist destination. The beach is famous for its bright-water beaches and the natural pools.
It is part of the municipality of Ipojuca, and located 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of the state capital, Recife. The municipality of Ipojuca, where Porto de Galinhas lies, was established on November 12, 1895. Wikipedia