Santo Aleixo Island
Ilha de Santo Aleixo | |
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A panoramic view of the island, with Praia dos Pernambucanos to the southwest and Praia da Holanda to the northeast, next to Enseada Espanha e França. | |
Santo Aleixo Island's physical features | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 8°36′43.57″S 35°1′22.21″W / 8.6121028°S 35.0228361°W |
| Area | 30.49 ha (75.3 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Santo Aleixo Island is a Brazilian island located on the southern coast of Pernambuco, northeastern region of Brazil. It has two beaches, with natural pools: Praia dos Pernambucanos, with bar services and most visited by tourists, and Praia da Holanda, which has a quieter atmosphere and can be reached on a short walk.
There is also Enseada Espanha and França, which is geographically linked to the second beach.
Administratively, the island is part of Sirinhaém, although it's privately owned.
It is located between Porto de Galinhas and Praia dos Carneiros.