Abricó beach
Abricó Beach is the only city beach in Rio de Janeiro, officially recognized as a vacation destination for admirers of naturism. It is located on the western outskirts of the city, in an ecologically clean area of a biological reserve in the Grumari region. This is one of the oldest nudist beaches in the country, known since the 1940s. and still being the only officially authorized for naturism.
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Beach description
The length of this sandy coast is just over 1.5 km. Its secluded location, surrounded by cliffs covered with thick greenery, has made the beach particularly popular with nature lovers. The coast's natural rock barrier from the outside world has allowed this paradise corner to preserve its pristine attractiveness. People come here for a peaceful holiday in the background of picturesque nature, away from the noisy resorts and especially popular public beaches of Rio.
Abricó Beach is distinguished by:
- calm and peaceful atmosphere;
- incredibly clean, crystal clear waters;
- clean white sand and large boulders on the shore
The entry into the water is gentle here, but the waves can be quite strong. So swimming on this beach is not the safest way to relax. Usually, people come here to enjoy the onshore sunbathing. The safest time to have a holiday on the Abricó beach is at weekends, when the coast is controlled by lifeguards of the Brazilian Federation of Naturism, because it's the only beach of Rio, which officially related to this organization.
When is the best time to go?
The best time to visit Brazil – is in spring and autumn. During this period, mild and dry weather reigns here. In winter, there is heat and heavy rains. And in the summer (from June to August) the lowest temperatures are recorded in the country.
Video: Beach Abricó
Infrastructure
Despite the fact that Abrico is considered to be a wild beach with almost non-existent infrastructure, in its vicinity you can find several fast-food cafes and decent restaurants. You can have a tasty snack there, choosing Brazilian or American cuisine in the menu, as well as order ice cream and refreshments. On the beach there is a cozy beach bar.
You can stay in any of hotels in Rio, that is most appropriate for you according to your budget. For example, it is possible to stay in Ramada Hotel Recreio Shopping – hotel, that is located in Rio, approximately in 6.5 km away from the beach.
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- From the city center to Abrico is about an hour away. You can take the city bus S-20 to a stop located 5 km from the beach, and then walk along the paved path to the coast. As an option, the rest of the way to the beach can be overcome by taxi.
- Abrico is located between two other beaches – Prainha and Grumari, which are also worthy of attention. The 700-meter Prainha Beach is a picturesque place that is especially popular with surfers. Grumari is a 2.5 km long sandy beach in an ecological zone that impresses with its very beautiful nature. Having rented a car to get to the paradise of privacy Abrico, you can then go to these neighboring beaches, which are located about 2 km from it.
- About 3 km from the Abrico beach there is the picturesque natural park of Roberto Burle Marx, in whose territory more than 3,500 species of plants grow, including rare specimens of local flora. There is also the museum of this landscape painter, which presents a truly impressive collection of his work.