Beaches near Rio de Janeiro

A lot of people know about this beach not from the lessons of geography and not from their own tourist experience, but thanks to the bossa nova's popular jazz song "Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"). Its authors, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, made this coast no less famous than Copacabana. It is interesting that in translation from Tupi, this toponym means "bad, dangerous waters." In fact, the waves on this site are quite aggressive, so the beach is definitely worth a visit to surf lovers, but be careful for those who went here just to swim.

Copacabana Beach is one of Rio de Janeiro's business cards. It is famous for its white sand, developed infrastructure, huge size and picturesque landscapes. He is also loved for its cheerful and noisy atmosphere, a large number of entertainments and proximity to one of the most beautiful megalopolises in the world.

Barra da Tijuca or just Barra is a spacious, eighteen-kilometer beach located on the coast of a picturesque lagoon, in the west of Rio de Janeiro. It is possible can get there by bus, car or metro.

Vermelha Beach or "Red Beach" has a length of about 200 m and is one of the smallest and most comfortable beach areas of Rio de Janeiro. It is located in the Urek district on the shores of Guanabara Bay. Unlike other beaches, there is always calm water, without big waves and strong winds. Often it is cloudy. Sand covering Vermelha Beach has a reddish yellow hue and becomes slightly pinkish under the rays of the setting or rising sun.

Leme Beach is a beautiful city beach in Rio de Janeiro, located next to Copacabana. Often the border between these beaches goes unnoticed. There are not many tourists here, the beach is more popular among locals, especially families with small children. Leme is relatively quiet and calm, but the panorama from the beach is breathtaking, especially at sunset in the tide of sunlight when they are reflected in the ocean. This is a favorite place for fishing and seafood, for which a platform for fishermen was built.

Arpoador in translation from Brazilian means "fisherman who harpoons." And, indeed, there are enough fishermen here, like surfers! They are located at the foot of a cliff in the eastern part of the beach and sell their catch right there at the end of the day. So visitors to Arpoador always have the opportunity to buy fresh fish directly from the hook first-hand. However, this is not the only "highlight" of the beach ...

Prainha Beach is a wild beach near Rio de Janeiro, located in a pristine and protected natural area between two high mountains covered with eternal greenery.

The territory of the beach extends near a settlement called Recreio. The resort got its name because of the local type of religion, whose followers can still be found on Macumba Beach. This place is ideal for surfing, but there are few ordinary vacationers and beach lovers here, since the shore and entry into the water are pretty steep, and the waves in the area of the beach are always strong - to the point that even experienced extreme people advise beginners to find another beach for your practice.

The territory of the beach and the entire municipal park as a whole refers to the Rio de Janeiro region. Although the place is famous, it is not crowded, because there are no local residents here. The ocean is not separated from the large-scale mountainous terrain by a wide sand cover, with darker shades than on the other beaches of Brazil, and stormy thickets of salt marsh.

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.

Located west of Ipanema, Leblon Beach is close to high-end hotels, gourmet restaurants, luxury bars, shopping malls and exclusive boutiques. This beach is surrounded by high-rise buildings, housing in which the most expensive in Rio. In view of the fact that the beach contingent is appropriate, the rest here is more elitist and balanced than on the neighboring Ipanema with its youth movement. The beach is called the same as the area to which it belongs. He, in turn, was named after the 19th-century French businessman Charles Leblond, who owned most of the property on this beach.

If you do not like the pathos of Leblon and the party life of the beaches of Copocabana and Ipanema, consider this option as San Conrada. This is also an elite area, but luxurious mansions in it are diluted with more affordable housing and condominiums. This coast offers outdoor activities and affordable service at affordable prices. Here the inhabitants of Favela and middle-class citizens mostly rest. The nature of the rest is active and at the same time laid-back. It is somewhat distant from the tourist areas, so it is not as busy as other beaches in Rio. If you want to get a lot of bright memorable emotions - you are definitely here!

The nearest village to the beach is Joa. The place is famous for its waves, which approach the shore from three sides. The sandy beach, the lack of food stalls and a small cozy area will allow you to enjoy peace and tranquility. In the evening, the coastal zone becomes much smaller due to the tide, so beach lovers should visit Joatinga Beach early in the morning, and for surfers the beach is accessible and happy to meet at any time.

A relatively new resort on the west coast of Rio de Janeiro. It can not be attributed to wild beaches, since there are still residential buildings here, but it is difficult to call it an island among the megalopolis, because there are not so many tall buildings yet. At the same time, there is no noisy crowd on the beach, mostly a calm and friendly atmosphere prevails.

Reserva Beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean, 40 km from Rio de Janeiro. This wonderful and quiet place among green mangroves is a protected area of Brazil. Considering that public transport does not go to this beach, and there are no parking lots nearby, it is most convenient to get to it by taxi. Perhaps this is the secret of the desert of this place.