Coconut palms line Recife's most popular beach, the 9-km-long
(4-mile-long) Praia da Boa Viagem. A steady Atlantic breeze tames the
hot sun, and reef formations create pools of warm water that are perfect
for swimming. Sailors and fishermen beach their
jangadas
(handcrafted log rafts with beautiful sails), and vendors sell coconut
drinks from kiosks. Avenida Boa Viagem separates a row of hotels and
apartments from the beach, which is lined by a wide blue
calçadão
(sidewalk) that's perfect for running, bike rides, or evening
promenades. On weekend afternoons there's a handicrafts fair in Praça da
Boa Viagem. Surfing and swimming beyond the reef are not recommended
because of the presence of sharks.
Amenities: food and drink, lifeguards, parking (fee).
Best for: partiers, walking, sunrises.
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