Tamandaré

Travel Guide

Tamandare featuring general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes
Tamandare featuring general coastal views, boating and tropical scenes
Tamandare featuring general coastal views, a church or cathedral and tropical scenes
Tamandare which includes kayaking or canoeing, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Tamandare showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

On Brazil’s spectacular northeast coastline is this easygoing town, which has picture-perfect beaches encompassed by a wild tropical landscape.

Unwind amid the unspoiled natural beauty of Tamandaré. This beach town boasts one of Brazil’s finest areas of coastline, which runs for about 10 miles (16 kilometres) along the Atlantic Ocean. Rarely crowded, Tamandaré is an ideal destination to relax year-round beneath the almost constant sunshine. Swim, sunbathe, go for long walks and partake in water sports.

The town’s major attraction is undoubtedly its beaches. Each has an immaculate stretch of fine white sand backed by coconut palms that sway in the gentle sea breeze. Closest to the town centre is Tamandaré Beach. Find bars and seafood shacks set along the beachfront promenade. North of here is Praia das Campas, a beach framed by colonial-style accommodation options. While here, visit St. Peter’s Church, dedicated to the town’s patron saint.

At the northern edge of the town’s coastline is the jaw-dropping Carneiros BeachOpens in a new window. Swim in the transparent water and tidal pools, which emerge at low tide. Spot colourful fish and inspect them up-close with rented snorkeling gear. Admire the elegance of the 18th-century St. Benedict Chapel. Board a catamaran and enjoy a cruise to natural sandbanks and mud pools.

South of the town centre is Pontal do Lira Beach, popular for its market stalls that sell local handicrafts. Wander around the ruins of the Fort of St. Ignatius, built to shelter Portuguese vessels and stave off attacks from Dutch invaders.

For more natural attractions, visit Guadalupe, a vast area of Atlantic forests, coral reefs, river estuaries and mangroves crisscrossed by walking trails. Spot varied wildlife, such as armadillos and toucans, and gaze in awe at Bulha Waterfall in Saltinho Biological Reserve.

Get to Tamandaré by flying to Recife and then catch a bus or rent a car from there. Tour operators arrange daytrips to the town from Porto de Galinhas, which is a 1-hour drive to the north. A range of hotel resorts, family-run posadas and self-catering chalets set just steps from the beaches provide comfortable accommodation if you choose to stay overnight.

Pousada Solar dos Carneiros

Pousada Solar dos Carneiros

3 out of 5
Lote 2 quadra 25, Praia dos Carneiros, Rua 13 - Carneiros, Tamandaré, PE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly pousada in Tamandaré. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Praia dos Carneiros and Praia ...
Pousada Solar dos Carneiros
Pousada Solar da Praia

Pousada Solar da Praia

3 out of 5
Rua Voluntários da Patria, No. 1, Ponta Verde, Tamandaré, Pernambuco
The price is €22 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€22
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach pousada in Tamandaré. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia de Tamandare and Santo Inacio ...
Pousada Solar da Praia
Baia Branca Beach Resort

Baia Branca Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Loteamento Alvorada, Quadra 07, Lote 10 A, s/n - Praia dos Carneiros, Tamandaré, PE
The price is €70 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€70
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Tamandaré. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Baia Branca Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Eco Resort Praia dos Carneiros

Eco Resort Praia dos Carneiros

3 out of 5
Rodovia PE-072, s/n, Praia dos Carneiros, Tamandaré, PE
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tamandaré. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Praia de Guadalupe and Praia dos Carneiros ...
Eco Resort Praia dos Carneiros
Flat Vista e Frente Mar P. Dos Carneiros

Flat Vista e Frente Mar P. Dos Carneiros

2.5 out of 5
Rua João Salgado Pimentel, s/n Beira Mar, SN, Tamandaré, PE
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tamandaré. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sao Benedito Church and ...
Flat Vista e Frente Mar P. Dos Carneiros
Flats no Carneiros Beach Resort

Flats no Carneiros Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Avenida Litoranea, 100, Praia dos Carneiros, Tamandaré, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tamandaré. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sao Benedito Church and Praia dos Carneiros ...
Flats no Carneiros Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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