Sirinhaém is a municipality in Pernambuco with 46,361 inhabitants. The town was founded in 1614 making it among the oldest in the state. The Mayor is Camila Machado Leocadio Lins Dos Santos.
Santo Aleixo Island
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Mangroves at Sirinhaém
Stream in Sirinhaém
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.
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.
French privateer ship in battle (Painting by Ambroise Louis Garneray).
Southwestern part of the island, at Praia dos Pernambucanos, with the town of Sirinhaém in the background
West side of the island, at Praia da Holanda, with the municipality of Sirinhaém in the background.