Praia dos Carneiros Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tamandare which includes a beach, tropical scenes and a church or cathedral
Tamandare which includes tropical scenes, a beach and general coastal views
Tamandare which includes tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Praia dos Carneiros
Tamandare featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach

Palm trees and mangroves create an idyllic natural setting for the catamarans, deck chairs and huts on this vibrant beach.

Carneiros Beach is a scenic stretch of sand at the point where a small river meets the ocean. It is known for its rustic charm, with a rickety wooden bridge and a quaint church overlooking the water. Climb aboard a catamaran and watch live music performances in this lively area.

Capture photos of the Church of St. Benedict, a rare religious structure on a beach. Admire its charming whitewashed colonial façade, with accents of green. Notice the cross marking the central section of its roof. Climb the small steps to reach the portal and inspect the interior of the structure. Behind the church are rows of tall palm trees that remind you of the tropical location.

Go on a catamaran ride on the ocean and look back towards the beach and the church, a scene for great photographs. Ride through the mangroves and bathe in the clay mud. The water is warm and clear, with intriguing rock formations rising above the surface at certain points. Walk out a fair distance with the placid water gradually reaching your waist. Rent deck chairs and sunbathe before a cool dip in the ocean.

Dine on seafood at one of the restaurants backing onto the beach. Relax in the shade of an umbrella and admire the views of the ocean, as you enjoy your meal on the sand.

Note that the site’s name is Portuguese for Beach of Sheep. Embark on a boat trip to the tiny idyllic island of Santo Aleixo.

Carneiros Beach is 8 kilometres (5 miles) north along the coast from Tamandaré in the state of Pernambuco. Take a taxi or drive the scenic journey to get there in around 15 minutes. Visit the nearby Porto de Galinhas, which is a little further to the north and is known for its natural pools.

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 ...
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Pousada Sky Beach Flat

Pousada Sky Beach Flat

2.5 out of 5
Rua Merepe III, S/N, Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, Pernambuco
The price is AU$61 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$61
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Porto ...
Pousada Sky Beach Flat
Armação Resort Porto de Galinhas

Armação Resort Porto de Galinhas

3.5 out of 5
Loteamento Merepe II, Quadra G1, Lote 1A - Porto de Galinha, Ipojuca, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Armação Resort Porto de Galinhas
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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
Carneiros Beach Resort - Praia Carneiros

Carneiros Beach Resort - Praia Carneiros

3 out of 5
Av. Litorânea, 100, 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 dos Carneiros and Praia de Guadalupe ...
Carneiros Beach Resort - Praia Carneiros
Flats à beira-mar no Carneiros Beach Resort

Flats à beira-mar no Carneiros Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Avenida Litorânea, 100, Praia dos Carneiros, Tamandaré, PE
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tamandaré. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Praia dos Carneiros and Praia de Guadalupe ...
Flats à beira-mar no Carneiros Beach Resort
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