River Beaches

Rio de Janeiro is a paradise when it comes to beach! With more than 30 options throughout the city, you will find beaches for all styles: some quieter, others agitated, ideal for sports or just to relax in the sun. If you're looking for amazing scenarios, here's the place! We will give you a guide to some of the beaches best known and loved by cariocas and tourists. Get ready to meet beaches that are real postcards and others that are secrets kept by seven keys!

FLAMENGO PRAY

The beach of Flamengo is a great walk in the region and with a beautiful view to Guanabara Bay, Morro do Pão de Açúcar and other sights, the place is close to the city centre region and is ideal for those who want to take good photos of Rio. Both its sands and its surroundings are excellent spaces for performing various physical activities or simply enjoying nature.

RED PRAYER

Located in the Urca neighborhood, it has the emblematic Pão de Açúcar as a frame. The sea of Red Beach is calm and its waters of a greenish blue tone bring to the place an air of peace and tranquility for cariocas and tourists. Its name is derived from the appearance of its sands, which have a reddish tone. Because of your beauty, it's a great point for photos. But it is also perfect for lovers of stand-up, kayak, canoe and other nautical sports that are always there.

LEME PRAY

Right next to Copacabana, you will find Leme Beach, a slightly quieter place with the same beauty. With the Leme Stone as a setting, the beach is great for those who like surfing, hiking and fishing. The neighborhood around has a great gastronomic offer, so if you're in the mood to explore more, you have a lot to find out. The beach was eternalized by iconic singer Tim Maia in the song “From Leme to Pontal!”

COPACABANA PRAYER

Who has ever heard of Copacabana? With almost 4 km of extension, this beach is one of the biggest icons in Rio. The blue sea, the fine sand and the boardwalk with its famous wave pattern make it an unforgettable place. Copacabana is also the stage of the world's largest Réveillon, so you know, right? A lot of party and vibrating around here! In addition to traditional activities such as high and volleyball, the edge has several options of award-winning kiosks and restaurants. Don't leave without tasting the lemon matte and the famous Globe cookie!

DIABO PRAY AND ARPOADOR

Arpoador Beach is one of the best spots to watch the sunset in Rio. The famous stone of the Arpoador offers a breathtaking view, and the beach itself is ideal for those who love surfing. Next door, you will find Devil's Beach, a quieter and less busy haven, perfect for those who want to escape the excitement of Ipanema and still enjoy the incredible landscape.

IPANEMA PRAYER

Ipanema is one of the biggest symbols of Rio and a mandatory place for visitors to the city! Besides being famous for the song "Girl of Ipanema", by Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes, this beach is a real charm. With a postcard look, Ipanema has a unique energy, with people from all over the world enjoying its golden sands and crystal clear waters. After a sunny day, the edge is full of options of bars and restaurants for you to relax and enjoy the relaxed climate.

LEBLON PRAY

Leblon Beach is the quietest sister of Ipanema. With its tranquil and charming atmosphere, it attracts both cariocas and tourists in search of a relaxing day with a breathtaking view. The beach is ideal for those who want to play sports, such as volleyball, football or even surfing when the waves are good. The waterfront has chic kiosks and bars, perfect for a cold coconut water or a local snack. If you are a fan of a good view, climb up to the lookout in the corner of the beach, Niemeyer Avenue, for a panoramic look of Ipanema, the edge of the Leblon and the famous Pedra da Gávea.

VIDIGAL PRAY

Between Leblon and São Conrado, Vidigal Beach is a real secret hidden from the city. Although small, with about 400 meters, it has an incredible look and is perfect for those looking for a quieter place and little explored by tourists. It's the kind of place that'll surprise you!

(SINGING)

Known formerly as Praia da Gávea, the beach of São Conrado today has about 1 Km of extension, starting at the end of Niemeyer Avenue and extending to the Tunnel of São Conrado. It is characterized by light, cute sand and strong waves that are the greatest attraction for surfers in the region. It's a great place to spread your towel in the sand and spend a day of plenty of sun and sea. In addition, the beach is famous for the landing of paraglidings and hang gliders, which arrive from the top of the Beautiful Stone. If you're a fan of adventures, this is the place for you!

JOATING PRAYER

Located in Joá neighborhood, Joatinga Beach has only 300m of extension. Despite its size, the beach fills its eyes because of its natural beauty. For those seeking tranquility and little movement, Joatinga is among the best options praianas cariocas. It is also ideal for water sports, such as bodyboarding and surfing. To access it, it is necessary to cross a condominium located on Joá Road. After crossing, there is a small trail with stones, perfect setting for the photos of the trip. It is always important to control the tide of the sea to check the possibility of bathing before going!

TIJUCA BAR PAY

The beach of Barra da Tijuca is the largest in Rio, with impressive 18 km of extension. Here, there is room for everyone: who wants to relax in the sun, who loves to play sports or who just wants to enjoy a good carioca vibe. During the summer, the beach is very busy, with kiosks and beach tents for all tastes. And it's not just for sunbathing, no! If you like surfing, stand-up paddle or even sand sports, Barra is the ideal place.

RESERVE PRAY

Between Barra and Recreio, Praia da Reserva is a perfect refuge for those who want some peace. With 8 km of extension and clear waters, the beach is also great for surfing and for those who love water sports. The area is protected, which ensures that the surrounding nature is preserved, making it a perfect place to relax in a paradise setting.

PRAYER OF THE RECREE

Recreio Beach, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes district, southwest of the city, is perfect for a cold coconut water! It is located after Praia da Reserva and is known as the local point and headquarters of international surfing and bodyboard tournaments. Its waters are bright and the soft and clear sand, giving the deserved fame of one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. In addition to the beach, you will find the Pedra do Pontal with its beauty and incredible view. Eternized by the music of Tim Maia (Do Leme to Pontal), Pedra do Pontal is one of the favourite places of tourists and cariocas in Recreio. Its nature and location provide an instagramable setting ideal for amazing photos. From its top you can enjoy postcards from Rio, such as Pedra da Gávea, Pedra Bonita, Floresta da Tijuca, Ilha das Palmas and Chico Mendes Ecological Park.

GRUMARI

Grumari Beach is one of those dreams! Its access is almost exclusively by car and is not well known by tourists. On this beach you can enjoy peace and quiet amid a immersion in nature, surrounded by hills and a deep green of the Atlantic Forest. Grumari Beach makes you feel on a wild beach, the look is wonderful! Like nearby Prainha, it is also part of a nature reserve.

How to Get Here: Jarbas de Carvalho Av, 679 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes

BLACK

Located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes and living up to the name, Prainha is 700m, and is perfect for surfers. The site mixes between medium and high waves and becomes a proportional environment for the practice of this sport. The space belongs to the Prainha Municipal Natural Park, which has an area of 147 hectares. It is famous for its clean waters and extensive strip of soft sand. The quiet climate makes it possible to escape the urban unrest of Rio de Janeiro, which makes it ideal to rest without going too far from the central areas of the city.

How to Get Here: The only way to get to the prainha is by private car, taxi or application transport

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