SERENA is the perfect choice for a tropical beach holiday; a beachfront villa in the true sense of the word. The centre of Pipa with its cosmopolitan selection of restaurants, bars and shops is just 400 metres up the hill from Serena. Your initial impressions will be the incredible view - palm trees, the beach and of course the sea stretching off to the distant horizon. From the villa, just cross over the path and the beautiful Praia da Pipa beach is directly in front of you. Serena is set in luscious tropical gardens with an abundance of colourful flowers and, as you would expect, your very own palm trees laden with coconuts. Both the villa and garden are designed to offer you a variety of spectacular outlooks. Relax on the terrace, snooze in a hammock under the palm trees, enjoy lunch on the shady veranda, sunbathe on the secluded lawn, or just gaze out to sea from the stunning Panorama Deck. Experience the sense of tranquillity and serenity, as you listen to the birds singing, the sound of the waves breaking on the distant coral reef and the branches of the palm trees rustling in the refreshing breeze.

The sun rises early in Pipa and as you look out to sea, it appears far off to the right, slowly passing over the garden, and often ending in a beautiful sunset behind the copper coloured cliffs across the bay. All that is missing is your own private beach, but some days the beach can be so quiet, that it feels like your own. Serena is suited to a tropical location, with high ceilings and plenty of doors and windows to allow a cooling breeze to circulate. All the rooms are on the ground floor, apart from the lounge, which is located upstairs to gain maximum benefit from the spectacular setting. The lounge then leads out to the best viewpoint – the Panorama Deck. The Property manager located nearby, will meet you on arrival, and help you with any queries.

Pipa is one of the most well-known holiday destinations in Brazil, but it is not a big resort, nor is it commercialised, with the locals still outnumbering the holidaymakers. Pipa’s two main attractions are the beach (by day) and the main street (by night). If you want to spend the day on the beach you won’t have to move far, as there is always someone nearby selling cold drinks, coconut juice or ice creams, and if you fancy some local seafood, why not try one of the many beach front cafes, or visit the Pipa Beach Club. Pipa is just south of the equator, so the sun sets early and in the balmy tropical evening everyone migrates up the hill to the main street - Avenida Baia dos Golfinhos. Here you will find a combination of bars, cafes, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops. Stroll up and down, soaking up the atmosphere or watch the world go by from an outside bar, before choosing from one of the restaurants offering a range of cuisines. Once you arrive, a car is not necessary, because everything is within walking distance