Timeline
17:00
Grab a bite at Famiglia Giuliano. This Italian restaurant in a replica medieval castle serves a feijoada buffet on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but is open every day until 01:00. It is a nine-minute walk from the beach.
17:20
Walk to Boa Viagem Beach. The wide walkway is dotted with vendors selling traditional agua de coco. Buy a fresh coconut and find a spot on the sand or the promenade facing west.
17:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light turns golden around 17:15, illuminating the white sands and the long stretch of hotels and restaurants.
18:15
Walk 66 minutes north to Pina Beach. It is a little more relaxed with weaker waves, offering a quiet contrast to the busy stretch behind you.
Local tip
The beach road has a wide walkway attached. Vendors are everywhere, so you can easily grab a snack or drink on the way to your viewing spot.
Check before you go
- Famiglia Giuliano is open Mo-Su 11:30-01:00.
- The sunset time varies slightly by date. On 15 January it is 17:45, on 15 April 17:17, on 15 July 17:16, and on 15 October 17:13. Golden light starts about 30 minutes before sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).