Situated in the municipality of Ipojuca, Porto de Galinhas is the liveliest beach in the state. 60km south of Recife, Porto combines natural beauty with excellent tourist facilities and a part of Pernambuco's history: the beach used to be a slave trading point. Along its white sands, you can reach Muro Alto, whose name comes from a wall of coral that surrounds its natural pools, and the deserted beach of Gamboa. Among other nearby beaches are Maracaípe, which faces an open sea with strong waves that have made it a venue for international surf championships, and Serrambi, known for its calm blue waters and sophisticated condominiums.