Ilha do Retiro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and swimming

Muro Alto Beach

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Paiva Beach

Paiva Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?

Paiva Beach

Activities

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

NZ$176
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

NZ$127
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

NZ$552
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
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Our pick of the best Ilha do Retiro Hotel Deals

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is NZ$68 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,078 reviews)
"The location to the beach was good, the staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2024

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is NZ$51 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$51
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,694 reviews)
"Very old property"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2024

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
The price is NZ$93 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great place to stay!!
"Great customer service!! I stayed at this hotel many times in the past. It was great to be back after a year and feel at home. Many thanks to Ricardo for outstanding customer service!!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Beach Class Convention By Hôm (antigo Bristol Recife Hotel & Convention)
Beach Class Convention By Hôm (antigo Bristol Recife Hotel & Convention)
4 out of 5
Rua Maria Carolina, 661, Recife, PE
The price is NZ$124 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location and all people working are welcome., love the location e the break fast."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Beach Class Convention By Hôm (antigo Bristol Recife Hotel & Convention)
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
3 out of 5
Rua da Aurora, 225, Boa Vista, Recife, PE
The price is NZ$50 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$50
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (845 reviews)
"The staff are friendly and efficient. The room was clean and simplistic but dated (especially the mattress), it does look as though they are slowly updating things one thing at a time. The A/C worked well. Limited T.V entertainment (2 channels),no access to platforms such as Netflix etc."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
Rede Andrade LG Inn
Rede Andrade LG Inn
3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is NZ$60 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$60
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The bedroom was good and bed was big. The staff was super helpful. Breakfast was good as well."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2024

Rede Andrade LG Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Ilha do Retiro

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Ilha do Leite

Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.

Ilha do Leite
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Madalena

You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Benfica Cultural Center.

Madalena
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Santo Amaro

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

Santo Amaro
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Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Casa Amarela

While Casa Amarela may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praca de Casa Forte and Jaqueira Park.

Casa Amarela

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