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Espia Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 357th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 107.3 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 Freguesia de Santana settlement, just 5.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 not crowded place during the season.
Espia Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Portogalo, which has a rating of 8.7.
Espia Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is located outside the Freguesia de Santana 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 and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Espia Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Freguesia de Santana 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Freguesia de Santana 4.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Conceicao de Jacarei 7.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Freguesia de Santana 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Conceicao de Jacarei 4.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Freguesia de Santana 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Freguesia de Santana 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Freguesia de Santana 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Angra dos Reis 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Praia do U 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Conceicao de Jacarei 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Angra dos Reis 2 km
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The coastline of Espia Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Espia 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 very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Espia Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Espia 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of Espia 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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Espia Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Da Praia is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
There are 341 places to stay in the Espia Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Espia Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Espia 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 Espia Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumento ao Aquidabã located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Espia 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.
Espia 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.Espia 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
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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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
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vila Edna 6.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guarajuba 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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