What people love most about Pipa is its essence, its spirit. It was first discovered by surf-lovers in the 80’s and is now one of the most popular places in the world for a whole host of reasons. As they say, there is no other place like Pipa. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that Pipa, with a population of approximately 5,000 habitants, welcomes nearly one million tourists a year.

It seems like a utopia but it is real. In Pipa, everything shines with a different clarity and things just happen. Its people, its life long habitants or its newly arrived neighbours, breathe in its spirit, special essence, and perfect rhythm. Nobody bothers anybody, everyone knows each other. People from all over the world - Spanish, French, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Norwegian, German, Swiss – decide to stay and enjoy Pipa. For some, it is one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world, where you can find people from all over the world and can speak every language. Thanks to its surroundings, beaches, preservation of the Mata Atlantica, its dunes, reefs, cliffs, natural swimming pools and people, there is a perfect combination between lifelong residents, generous and friendly, and newcomers from across the globe. One serene community, simple and very secure. There is no unemployment, sickness or crime in Pipa. All this is what makes Pipa a unique and special place for those who visit and, spellbound, choose to make it their new home, or second home. Everything in Pipa breaths optimism.