Home › Find your next adventure

Paradise beaches: where to stay on a budget

Blue water, natural pools and charming villages. We picked beaches worth the trip and the best area to stay at each one.

This guide contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Fernando de Noronha

Brazil's most famous archipelago, with beaches ranked among the most beautiful in the world.

Where to stay: Guesthouses in Vila dos Remédios are close to restaurants and transport. On top of the room rate there's a daily environmental fee, so fewer nights makes the biggest difference to your budget.

See places to stay

Porto de Galinhas

Warm natural pools and a lively village at night.

Where to stay: Staying in the village near the central beach puts everything within walking distance: rafts to the pools, restaurants and shops.

See places to stay

Jericoacoara

A village of sandy streets, dunes, lagoons and one of the country's most famous sunsets.

Where to stay: Guesthouses near the main street save you long walks on sand, especially at night.

See places to stay

Maragogi

Sea in every shade of blue and trips to natural reef pools far out at sea.

Where to stay: Beachfront guesthouses usually offer better value than resorts and sit close to where the boat trips leave.

See places to stay

Tips to pay less

  • Natural pools appear at low tide: check the tide table before booking a trip.
  • December to February and July are the most expensive months. March to June tends to be cheaper.
  • Book with free cancellation and keep an eye on the price until close to your trip.