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Galhetas Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 344th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 151.6 km away from its center, the city of 里約熱內盧/里约热内卢. It is one of the beaches of Sono settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Galhetas Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Antigos, which has a rating of 8.5.
Galhetas Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is located outside the Sono settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Trindade 2.6 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Galhetas Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Galhetas Beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Galhetas Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of Galhetas Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Galhetas Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Galhetas Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Padaria Caiçara is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
There are 140 places to stay in the Galhetas Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Galhetas Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Galhetas Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 3 attractions near Galhetas Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cruet Waterfalls located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Galhetas Beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 22°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.
Galhetas 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.Galhetas 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.
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