GalinhosRio Grande do Norte

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Galinhos, Rio Grande do Norte

The destination

Discover Galinhos

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Fact file

The basics of Galinhos

Airport: NAT
How long: 2 to 3 days
Currency: Brazilian Real
Language: Portuguese
Time zone: UTC-3

Things to do

What to do in Galinhos

Arriving by boat

The village sits on a sand peninsula and the final stretch is done by boat, a short crossing that is already part of the experience.

Horse cart as transport

No cars run in the centre: people and luggage move along the sand streets by horse cart.

Dunes and salt flats

A buggy ride between the dunes and the salt pans, which change colour with the light through the day.

Galinhos lighthouse

The high point of the peninsula, looking out to the sea on one side and the estuary on the other.

Sea without waves

The peninsula shelters the water, leaving it calm and shallow enough to swim all day.

Best time to go

When is the best time to visit Galinhos?

September to February is the dry season, with steady sun. From March to July it rains more and the boat crossing is less comfortable.

Getting there

How do you get to Galinhos?

About 170 km from Natal, roughly 2h30 by road to the departure pier, plus a 10-minute boat ride to the village.

Best time
Still fine
Low season

How long

How many days do you need in Galinhos?

Most itineraries for Galinhos call for 2 to 3 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.

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