Praia da Penha, Atlantic beach in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Praia da Penha is a beach in João Pessoa featuring white sand stretching about 3 kilometers along the coast, lined with coconut palms and clear water. The shoreline slopes gradually into the ocean and offers areas for swimming, walking, and resting beneath trees.

The beach takes its name from the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha, which stands on the sand and is listed and protected by Iphaep, Paraíba's state heritage institute. The chapel holds one of the largest collections in Paraíba of objects left by pilgrims, and its feast of the Virgin of Penha is celebrated traditionally.

The beach takes its name from the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha, which holds one of the largest collections in Paraíba of objects left by pilgrims. The chapel's feast of the Virgin of Penha is celebrated with traditional festivities, and the whole area is protected as heritage by Iphaep.

The shoreline has many food stands and restaurants serving seafood throughout the length, making meals and drinks easy to find. The best time to visit is from September through December when weather stays dry and pleasant.

The Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha on the beach holds one of the largest collections in Paraíba of objects left by pilgrims, and the whole area is protected by Iphaep, the state heritage institute. The beach is bounded by the Rio do Cabelo to the north and the Jacarapé stream to the south.