There’s nice waterfront running in Olinda, just north of Recife. Olinda is a colonial town built on steep hillsides and distinguished by its 18th-century architecture, baroque churches, convents, monasteries and brightly painted houses. A wide sidewalk/waterfront promenade runs for nearly 6 km from the historic center north to Rio Doce. The waterfront area is a combination of short sections of sandy beach and more rocky coast.
Olinda Waterfront. Google Street View
The nicer sidewalk starts in the area of the historic center. It runs alongside Av. Min. Marcos Freire, with wide open views of the water. Along most of it, there’s a separate section for cyclists and pedestrians. There are nice views of the South Atlantic. The north end is just north of Praia de Rio Doce. NOTE: Rolling Hills
Add-On: You can also explore the narrow, windy, hilly cobblestone streets of the historic center (Centro Histórico de Olinda). Rua Dr. Justino Goncalves is pleasantly shaded. R. Bernardo Vieira de Melo leads past colorful houses to an observatory, historic botanical garden, and nice hilltop views!
There’s nice waterfront running in Olinda, just north of Recife. Olinda is a colonial town built on steep hillsides and distinguished by its 18th-century architecture, baroque churches, convents, monasteries and brightly painted houses. A wide sidewalk/waterfront promenade runs for nearly 6 km from the historic center north to Rio Doce. The waterfront area is a combination of short sections of sandy beach and more rocky coast.
Olinda Waterfront. Google Street View
The nicer sidewalk starts in the area of the historic center. It runs alongside Av. Min. Marcos Freire, with wide open views of the water. Along most of it, there’s a separate section for cyclists and pedestrians. There are nice views of the South Atlantic. The north end is just north of Praia de Rio Doce. NOTE: Rolling Hills
Add-On: You can also explore the narrow, windy, hilly cobblestone streets of the historic center (Centro Histórico de Olinda). Rua Dr. Justino Goncalves is pleasantly shaded. R. Bernardo Vieira de Melo leads past colorful houses to an observatory, historic botanical garden, and nice hilltop views!
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Up to 6 km (3.7 miles) one-way
149m (489 feet) one-way, south to north -- rolling hills!
The Boa Viagem Beach Promenade is the signature run in Recife. This festive, palm-lined promenade runs alongside Boa Viagem Beach for up to 12 km south to Piedade. There are good views of the South Atlantic the whole way.
Run on a 5.3 km concrete path out to a lighthouse, at this haborside park on a reef featuring unique works by the famous Brazilian sculptor Francisco Brennand. Great water and art views!
This 'runseeing' tour of Recife, the 'Venice of Brazil', explores the city's parks, squares, historic section, and the numerous bridges over the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers, connecting Recife & Santo Antônio islands. It's a scenic 8 km run, with lots of harbor and water views.
Parque Histórico Nacional dos Guararapes features scenic & hilly options for running on mainly forested trails. It's fun to run to or between the viewpoints. Located in the Jardim Jordão section in southern Recife, near Recife International Airport.
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Essentials
Up to 6 km (3.7 miles) one-way
149m (489 feet) one-way, south to north -- rolling hills!
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