Grumari Beach Picture 2

More information on Grumari Beach in Rio de Janeiro Photo by: Luciano Guelfi

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 vehicles is limited. Grumari is not a residential area, being part of an environmental reserve, together with the Prainha (a major stronghold of Rio surf).

There are beautiful, rough waves and reddish colored sands. When there are lots of waves, the sea water is retained on the sandy part forming little natural pools, much enjoyed by children. Grumari can be reached either by the Guaratiba small mountain range, with a beautiful view of the sea, or by the avenue that runs along Recreio beach, passing through Macumba, Pontal and Prainha beaches. In the left corner there is the naturist beach of Apricot, with just over a mile long. Nudism, however, is practiced in a stretch of about 300 meters, wilder and protected by stones. For visitors, Rio de Janeiro has natural attractions which no other large city in the country can offer. Access is from the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes through the Avenida do Estado de Guanabara, which begins at Macumba beach encounter with the Rio Morto channel.

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