Praia Vermelha

Type: Beaches, City, Family Friendly, Free Attractions, Golf Courses, Great Views, Local Picks, Military, Outdoor Activities, Public Golf Courses, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeing, Uniquely Here, Water

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Surprisingly overlooked by many visitors to Rio, Praia Vermelha is a small curve of coarse sand right at the foot of Sugar Loaf mountain. The mountain and ocean backdrop is stunning, and the calm waters are occasionally clean enough for swimming. Once the sun starts to dip, dust the sand from your swimwear and follow the trail that leads around the base of Sugar Loaf itself - it´s a scenic 20-minute stroll that's made all the more enjoyable by the sight of monkeys playing in the trees overhead. At the other end of the beach, a bar-restaurant offers decent food and superb views.

Address:

83 Praca General Tiburcio
Rio de Janeiro, 22290270

Phone:

(21) 2298-7890

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lucy Bryson
Rio de Janeiro Local Expert

Beaches: "This sheltered cove is a popular spot with local families, and a military base right next to the beach means that incidences of petty theft are rare (be sure to keep an eye on your belongings at all times, however - this is still Rio!)."
Things to Do with Kids: "This sheltered cove is a popular spot with local families, and the presence of a miliary base right next to the beach means that incidences of petty theft are rare (be sure to keep an eye on your belongings at all times, however - this is still Rio!)."

Best for Beaches Because: Praia Vermelha is a scenic, sheltered beach that is less crowded than Copacabana and Ipanema.
Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: This is one of the safest spots in Rio for sunbathing (although take sensible precautions), and the mountain backdrop is unbeatable.

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