Title: Pilar Travel Guide: Best of Pilar, Ilha de Itamaraca Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pilar](https://expedia.co.uk/Pilar-Ilha-De-Itamaraca-Hotels.0-n553248635976396264-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Pilar Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pilar.d553248635976396264.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pilar Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pilar.d553248635976396264.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pilar Travel Guide ## Ilha de Itamaraca ![#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205004/748bb0ce-80e9-425f-a420-8d36108f6d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205004/748bb0ce-80e9-425f-a420-8d36108f6d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205004/a4b440f8-2240-4f91-adfd-1b2db3ea5812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205004/e19d6177-0d75-484c-aa6c-a6ff128ab205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205004/5c01c5e9-f874-4d1a-9dd3-c809845084b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pilar Things to do Hotels Where to stay --- ### Popular places to visit #### Fort Orange Find out about the history of Ilha de Itamaraca when you spend time at Fort Orange. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Orange-Pilar.d6098582.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Pilar ![Orange Praia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6500000/6495600/6495548/a316122f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orange Praia Hotel Av.do Forte Orange, s/n Ilha de Itamaraca PE £62 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews) Quiet and perfect for a family retreat. Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=6495548&PinnedHotelID=6495548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) ![House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106248400/106248363/fb6d6426_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly Rio Âmbar Ilha de Itamaracá PE £185 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Itamaraca Beach and Pontal do Jaguaribe Beach ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=106248363&PinnedHotelID=106248363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) ![Excellent seaside house with pool, swim up bar and mine football field](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33564500/33564459/9d6c4030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Excellent seaside house with pool, swim up bar and mine football field Pilar PE Stay at this beach holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fort Orange and Coroa do Avioa ... Excelente! Tudo confirme estava anunciado. Local maravilhoso! Limpou organizado.Praia maravilhosa! Reviewed on 4 Jan 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=33564459&PinnedHotelID=33564459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=33564459&PinnedHotelID=33564459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) ![Manga Verde Beach 02: Garden and Beach view H](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119000/27118977/05524992_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manga Verde Beach 02: Garden and Beach view H Itamaraca Pernambuco £107 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Fort Orange and Coroa do Avioa ... Meus melhores ferias. Um Paraiso ! Me apaixonei por Manga Verde Beach. O apartamento está totalmente equipado e a decoração é muito linda. O Anthony, a Stephanie e o Lenny são incríveis e o serviço que eles oferecem são de primeira classe e sempre com um sorriso no rosto. Eles fazem mais do que a gente espera. Além disso, estao sempre ... Reviewed on 23 Apr 2018 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=27118977&PinnedHotelID=27118977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) ![Condomínio Ilha do Sol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25010000/25004300/25004201/bba31d24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condomínio Ilha do Sol R. Barracira Ilha de Itamaraca PE Stay at this holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Fort Orange and Coroa do Avioa Beach ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=25004201&PinnedHotelID=25004201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=25004201&PinnedHotelID=25004201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396264) ![Novotel Recife Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104090600/104090504/104129f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Recife Marina Cais Santa Rita 46 Recife PE Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £114 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! 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