Rio's Best Beaches
Rio de Janeiro’s coastline features a diverse range of environments, from the 18-kilometer stretch of Barra da Tijuca to the secluded, ecologically protected coves of Prainha and Grumari. This selection highlights specific coastal characteristics, including the world-class surf breaks of the West Zone, the paragliding landing zones at Pepino Beach, and the rocky sunset platforms of Arpoador. These locations showcase the transition from the urbanized South Zone to the rugged, forest-fringed beaches and quiet bay-side shores at the city's outer limits.
A Arpoador Point
It seems as if this rocky platform was made for watching sunsets and snapping perfect pictures of the sea and the beach.
B Red Beach
Great Sugarloaf view that becomes flushed by red sunsets every day. This beach truly is a tiny piece of paradise.
C Barra da Tijuca Beach
Rio’s longest beach, spanning 18 kilometers of coastline. It is a primary venue for surfing and kitesurfing competitions due to its strong, consistent waves and open-ocean swells.
D Urca Beach
A tiny beach unfortunately unfit for swimming because of pollution. You can still walk around in the white sand, though.
E Grumari Beach
A beautiful beach which is deserted during the weekdays, so if you're longing for peace and quiet and would prefer a less crowded place…
F São Conrado Beach
The soft, white sand and the rough blue waves complement each other. The sea makes this beach especially popular with surfers.
G Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
If you're longing for a beach that isn't in the shade of skyscrapers and has a more natural feel to it, search no further.
H Pepino Beach
The wide strip of sand used to be a popular beach, but nowadays it's used by surfers and paragliders.
I Diabo Beach
Ipanema is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Leblon and Arpoador.
J Abricó Beach
Praia do Abricó is a nude beach located in Grumari, a sub district of Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, in the western part of the city of Rio…
K Prainha Beach
This small strip of sand is popular with surfers and those who want to escape the busy Rio beaches to enjoy some peace and quiet.
L Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Recreio dos Bandeirantes is both the name of a beach and neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Praia de Dentro
A small, sheltered beach located inside the Fortaleza de São João military complex. It offers calm waters and views of the entrance to Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Praia dos Amores
A small cove at the entrance of the Tijuca Canal, protected by the Barra da Tijuca breakwater. Its calm waters are frequently used for stand-up paddleboarding and jet skiing.
O Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Recreio dos Bandeirantes is both the name of a beach and neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Praia Grossa
A quiet beach located on the northern shore of Guanabara Bay.
Praia da Cidade
Situated near the historic Mauá Pier, this beach is adjacent to the site of Brazil’s first railway line in the northern Guanabara Bay.
Praia do Pontal de Sernambetiba
Located at the western end of Recreio dos Bandeirantes, this beach is marked by the Pontal rock. It is a popular spot for longboarding and surfing.
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