Ilha de Itamaraca Travel Guide

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#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.

Where to stay in 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.

Pilar

While visiting Pilar, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Orange and Itamaraca Beach.

Pilar
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Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos

Though Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pontal do Jaguaribe Beach and Praia de Catuama.

Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos
Orange Praia Hotel

Orange Praia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av.do Forte Orange, s/n Ilha de Itamaraca PE
The price is £60 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
£60
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 ...
Orange Praia Hotel
House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly

House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly

Rio Âmbar Ilha de Itamaracá PE
The price is £188 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£188
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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 ...
House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly
HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES

HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES

Ilha de Itamaracá PE
Stay at this holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pontal da Ilha Beach and Pontal do ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
A casa não é nova, mas é uma experiência maravilhosa, a piscina perfeita, inspira realmente a casa de uma vó, enorme, Sr. Carlos super solícito, atencioso e bem próximo da praia, alem de segura para família!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly

House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly

Rio Âmbar Ilha de Itamaracá PE
Stay at this holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Itamaraca Beach and Pontal do Jaguaribe Beach ...
House by the sea in Ilha De Itamaracá, pet friendly
HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES

HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES

Ilha de Itamaracá PE
Stay at this holiday home in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pontal da Ilha Beach and Pontal do ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
A casa não é nova, mas é uma experiência maravilhosa, a piscina perfeita, inspira realmente a casa de uma vó, enorme, Sr. Carlos super solícito, atencioso e bem próximo da praia, alem de segura para família!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

HOUSE IN PRIA DO PONTAL, (ITAMARACA'),. INSTALLMENTS UP TO 12 TIMES
Excellent seaside house with pool, swim up bar and mine football field

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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Superb location, great house & Antonio :)
we stayed here with our whole family for Christmas holiday till beginning of January. The house is great, we spend a lot of time at the pool table :) a lot of space and equipped with all necessary (kitchen) tools. Location is fantastic, direct at the beach. Each room has sea view, you wake up with ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2013

Excellent seaside house with pool, swim up bar and mine football field
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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.

Fort Orange

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