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Dunas Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 25th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 121.7 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Cabo Frio settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Dunas Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praca das Aguas, which has a rating of 8.7.
Dunas Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Cabo Frio, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Cabo Frio 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Frio 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Frio 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cabo Frio 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Frio 4.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Arraial do Cabo 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Arraial do Cabo 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Arraial do Cabo 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Arraial do Cabo 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Frio 7.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Arraial do Cabo 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 2.5 km
What to do in Dunas Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Dunas Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Dunas Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The Dunas Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Dunas Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Dunas Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Dunas Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Dunas Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Dunas Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Dunas Beach.
There are 2388 places to stay in the Dunas Beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Dunas Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Dunas Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Morro da Guia located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Dunas Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 24°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Dunas Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Dunas Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 7.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ubatuba 4.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Barra do Una 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Itaipuacu 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 11.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vila Edna 6.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Arraial do Cabo 4.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Rio de Janeiro 14.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guarajuba 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Santo Agostinho 6 km
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