Rio de Janeiro Travel Information
Prainha Beach
The beach is a small strip of sand only 700 meters long situated off of Pedra Branca with rough waters which make it a popular beach for surfing. The beach is located at the end of Recreio Beach with Abricó Beach further down, which is the only nudist beach in Rio. Prainha Beach is a favorite among surfers, with perfect waves and unparalleled beauty. Located roughly one hour from downtown Rio, it is a great place to enjoy the day and has lots of parking. Prainha Beach is also sheltered by mountains which are covered by native atlantic rainforest. The natural beauty of this beach is spectacular.
Because of the mountains, it is best to get there early to enjoy the sun, which starts to hide behind the mountains by mid-afternoon. Kiosks offer the best choice for eating healthy on the beach, which serve sandwiches, juices and açaí.
Prainha Beach is accessible by Avenida Estado da Guanabara, which is the only access road to the beach and which runs it's entire length. The beach is located in the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca.
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Activities near to Prainha Beach
| Grumari Beach (beach) -
The beach is located in an environmentally protected area. It can be reached via the road to Guaratiba. One of the most paradisiacal beaches, Grumari is an environmentally protected area, surrounded by a rocky, wild coastline with beautiful flora and fauna which make up the characteristic ecosystem of the Atlantic Forest. Approximately 2.5 kms long, it is located about 20kms from downtown Barra. Buses are forbidden and the number of ... Address: Avenida do Estado de Guanabara, Rio de janeiro, Brasil Distance: 0.00km from the Prainha Beach |  |
| Abricó Beach (beach) -
The only nudist beach in Rio de Janeiro is situated in the environmentally protected area of Grumari and is approximately 1.5 kms long. The beach has crystal clear waters, surrounded by beautiful mountains and tropical vegetation. Abricó Beach is in Grumari, Barra da Tijuca in the West Zone of the city, in the Grumari Municipal Park biological reserve. The beach is between Prainha Beach a... Address: Parque Municipal Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Distance: 2.10km from the Prainha Beach |  |
| Casa do Pontal (museum) - The Casa do Pontal is the largest and most important Museum of Folk Art in Brazil. The collection contains over 8000 sculptures and models made by approximately 200 folk artists from all over Brazil. Include in the collection are works produced throughout the second half of the twentieth century. The entire collection, the building, the gardens and the exhibit itself were conceived and executed by French designer Jacques Van de Beuque, ... Address: Associação dos Amigos da Arte Popular Brasileira Est Pontal, 3295 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 2.55km from the Prainha Beach |  |
Restaurants near to Prainha Beach
| Bob´s - Posto Forza Recreio is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Prainha Beach and can be found at Estrada do Pontal, 459 Bob's opened its first store in 1952 in Copacabana, launching in Brazil the hot-dog, hamburger, milkshake and a sundae. Currently there are 586 outlets in 23 states, with headquarters Bob's - Figueiredo de Magalhaes, Rio de Janeiro. Today a major requested this fast-food milkshake is the Ovaltine, and Big Bob's burger, which comes with 10 |
| Bob´s - Recreio Shopping is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Prainha Beach and can be found at Av. das Américas, 19019 Currently there are 586 outlets in 23 states, with headquarters Bob's - Figueiredo de Magalhaes, Rio de Janeiro. Today a major requested this fast-food milkshake is the Ovaltine, and Big Bob's burger, which comes with 100g of meat, cheese, lettuce seasoned with minced onion in a double bread with sesame. |
| Cacau Show - Recreio Shopping is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Prainha Beach and can be found at Av. das Américas, 19019 The Cacao Show was born 20 years ago from a small enterprise and today has branches throughout Brazil. Only the city of Rio de Janeiro has about 50 stores. Bars are handmade chocolates, truffles, chocolates, Easter eggs and in several flavors, with pepper, liquor, cherry, hazelnut, and more. Diversity by default for any chocoholic. Cacau |
| Bob´s - Centro Empresarial Barra is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Prainha Beach and can be found at Av. das Américas, Bob's opened its first store in 1952 in Copacabana, launching in Brazil the hot-dog, hamburger, milkshake and a sundae. Currently there are 586 outlets in 23 states, with headquarters Bob's - Figueiredo de Magalhaes, Rio de Janeiro. Today a major requested this fast-food milkshake is the Ovaltine, and Big Bob's burger, which comes with 10 |
Hotels near to Prainha Beach
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