What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Calhetas?

The Praia de Calhetas is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia de Calhetas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Calhetas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia de Calhetas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Praia de Calhetas is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia de Calhetas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Calhetas secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Calhetas is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Calhetas?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Calhetas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sunset Bar & Petisqueira is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Calhetas?

There are 354 places to stay in the Praia de Calhetas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Calhetas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8454101&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Robijn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9419903&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chales praia de Suape</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7184407&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kitnet 1,Vista fantastica</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2916097&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Condominio Reserva dos Corais</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2710648&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Reserva dos Corais</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Calhetas from parking?

The Praia de Calhetas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Calhetas?

There are 3 attractions near Praia de Calhetas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tirolesa Calhetas located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Calhetas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Calhetas is March. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Praia de Calhetas

Santo Agostinho, Brazil

8.5

#13 out of 86 in Pernambuco 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Santo Agostinho • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Park Gaibu Beach

750m

Park Gaibu Skate Rink

1.3km

Park Praça da Vila dos Pescadores

1.4km

Hiking Area Trilha Enseada dos Corais

4.4km

Park Banho de Argila - Itapuama

5km

Park Orla de Itapuama

5.8km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante e Bar Opará

9 - Excellent 610m

Bar Sunset Bar & Petisqueira

9.2 - Excellent 620m

Chinese Restaurant Alô YakiFome

9.2 - Excellent 940m

Pizza Restaurant Famiglia Pizza Gaibu

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Tribo Beach Club

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar Bar Treiller Tropical

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Uirapuru Gaibu Restaurante e Pizzaria

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante du Mário

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar das Morenas

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Supermarket Mercadinho Estrela

1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Arco-Mix (Gaibu)

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Nordestino Gaibú

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Cabense

1.4km

Bakery Panificadora & Pastelaria Maná

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Mercado Maria Luiza

1.7km

Supermarket Mercadinho Mangueirinha

2km

Supermarket MAX ECONÔMICO

2km

Supermarket Mercadinho Litoral Sul

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Tirolesa Calhetas

240m

Church Igreja de Nazaré

960m

Tourist Attraction Ilha de Tatuoca

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Pedra de Xaréu

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint of Itapuama

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Engenho Massangana

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Gambôa

8.3km

Night Club Boate da Luiza

8.6 - Excellent 4.4km

Historical Landmark House Faroleiro

890m

Historical Landmark Sea Castle Fortress (Ruins)

1.5km

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About

Praia de Calhetas is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 13th place out of 86 beaches in the Pernambuco region 32.3 km away from its center, the city of Recife. It is one of the beaches of Santo Agostinho settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Santo Agostinho • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Park Gaibu Beach

750m

Park Gaibu Skate Rink

1.3km

Park Praça da Vila dos Pescadores

1.4km

Hiking Area Trilha Enseada dos Corais

4.4km

Park Banho de Argila - Itapuama

5km

Park Orla de Itapuama

5.8km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante e Bar Opará

9 - Excellent 610m

Bar Sunset Bar & Petisqueira

9.2 - Excellent 620m

Chinese Restaurant Alô YakiFome

9.2 - Excellent 940m

Pizza Restaurant Famiglia Pizza Gaibu

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Tribo Beach Club

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar Bar Treiller Tropical

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Uirapuru Gaibu Restaurante e Pizzaria

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Bar e Restaurante du Mário

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar das Morenas

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Supermarket Mercadinho Estrela

1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Arco-Mix (Gaibu)

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Nordestino Gaibú

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Cabense

1.4km

Bakery Panificadora & Pastelaria Maná

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Mercado Maria Luiza

1.7km

Supermarket Mercadinho Mangueirinha

2km

Supermarket MAX ECONÔMICO

2km

Supermarket Mercadinho Litoral Sul

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Tirolesa Calhetas

240m

Church Igreja de Nazaré

960m

Tourist Attraction Ilha de Tatuoca

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Pedra de Xaréu

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint of Itapuama

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Engenho Massangana

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Gambôa

8.3km

Night Club Boate da Luiza

8.6 - Excellent 4.4km

Historical Landmark House Faroleiro

890m

Historical Landmark Sea Castle Fortress (Ruins)

1.5km

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Located at nearest locality

Santo Agostinho • 2.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

840m 11 min walk

Gaibu Beach Praia de Gaibu

8.5 Excellent

1.6km 21 min walk

Paraíso Beach Praia do Paraiso

7.7 Very good

2km

Suape Beach Praia de Suape

8.4 Very good

2.1km

Gaibu Beach Praia de Gaibu

8.6 Excellent

3.2km

Enseada dos Corais Beach Enseada dos Corais

8.3 Very good

4.9km

Xareu Beach Praia de Xareu

8.3 Very good

5.7km

Itapuama Beach Praia de Itapuama

8.6 Excellent

7.4km

Caletas Beach Praia das Caletas

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Santo Agostinho • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Recife • 32.3km

Transport

Airport

REC • 24.4km

Bus Station

Estrada de Colhetas, 20 • 1.1km

Train Station

Cabo • 12.1km

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