Timeline
15:45
Tour the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue. Arriving early lets you explore the historic site built during the Dutch occupation before the crowds gather.
16:45
Walk to Bargaço for lunch. As the best fish and seafood restaurant in Recife, it is the perfect spot to try moqueca, a stew of fish or shrimp with vegetables and coconut milk. The 16-minute walk from the synagogue is a pleasant stroll.
18:15
Head to Pina Beach for a walk along the shore. It is a well-developed beach just north of the more popular Boa Viagem, offering a slightly more relaxed atmosphere with weaker waves. You can enjoy the view as the golden hour begins.
18:45
Finish at Vai Di Doce for a drink. This café is located just a 4-minute walk from Pina Beach. It is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time to sit back and watch the sunset over the water.
Local tip
Bargaço is open until midnight on weekdays and weekends, but it gets busy at lunch. Try to arrive by 14:00 to secure a table. The walk from the synagogue to the restaurant takes about 16 minutes on foot.
Check before you go
- Bargaço is open Mo-Th and Su from 12:00-24:00, and Fr-Sa from 12:00-01:00.
- Vai Di Doce is open Mo-Su from 10:00-19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).