Seventy km south of Recife is Porto de Galinhas located (the Port of Chickens). The name came as a result of the slave trade, which secretly continued after abolition. Upon hearing that the chickens from Angola had arrived, the masters of Recife knew to expect another load of slaves. Porto de Galinhas has one of Pernambuco’s most famous & beautiful beaches, which curves along a pretty bay lined with coconut palms, mangroves and cashew trees. Most of the beach, three km from town, is sheltered by a reef, but there are some waves for surfs. The water is warm and clear – you can see the colorful fish playing around your feet, and when it is low tide water, it appears natural swimming pools among the reefs with high concentration of fish. There are plenty of jangadas (kind of sailboat) for rent. Porto de Galinhas is the best place to stay at, if you want sun, beaches and beautiful nature, at the same time be close to the historical towns of Recife and Olinda. From here you can make a day tour, visiting the sites in Olinda.