Prainha Beach

As the name implies, the Prainha is a small beach are just 150 meters from a narrow strip of sand. It is located in the western zone of Rio, after Macumba beach in APA of Grumari between the districts and Grumari and Recreio.

Protected by hills and rocks that surround it and covered by abundant vegetation of native Atlantic Forest, this unique beauty hides a beach with white sands, clear waters and still a source of freshwater as well wave maravilhoas. This causes the Prainha is considered as the best place to surf in Rio de Janeiro, a true paradise, home to many tournaments, championships steps as National and International Surfing.

Besides the beauty and attractions offered by the beautiful waves, Prainha also has good services. You can spend all day in the small beach, is serving with sandwiches, snacks and beverages sold in kiosks in the region.

But if you do not like much movement, it is best to seek the beach during the week, when the Prainha is virtually deserted, as it gets full on weekends. A tip is to arrive early, as well as enjoy the sun, it is still easier to get to park the car in a nearby site.

Getting to Prainha: The only way to arrive at Prainha is through the Guanabara State Avenue, which passes on the edge. For this you need from the Barra da Tijuca, followed by Recreation and Praia da Macumba.

Another option is called Surf Bus, a bus ready to take the surfers with their boards to Prainha. This bus leaves from 3 in 3 hours, the 7hs 16h, through the neighborhoods of Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca and Recreio. Reservations for the Surf Bus must be made by telephone.

If you do not want to just spend the day and stay overnight or even for a few days, the best option are the inns and hotels that are in the neighborhood of Recreation. Another option is to regard Surf Houses, whose day is usually less than half that of an inn or hotel.

Grumari Beach

With 2.5 kilometers long is located in the western area of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Barra da Tijuca.

It is located in an area with many hills, cliffs, salt marsh vegetation and green, quite unspoiled nature around them, so it is a region of Environmental Reserve, to ensure that the local beauty and ecosystems are preserved.

Grumari Beach is very popular with surfers because of the strong waves that it provides, which are ideal for this sport. In its red sands, for those who like to relax, you can go walking and enjoy great nature in this urban corner.

To reach Grumari must pick up the Avenue of the State of Guanabara, which is in the neighborhood of Recreio.

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