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South Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 203th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 75.1 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Marambaia settlement, just 7.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
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.
South Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. 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.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Araca, which has a rating of 8.4.
South Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Marambaia, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Marambaia 7.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Marambaia 7.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Itacurussa 7.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Itacurussa 7.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Itacurussa 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Itacurussa 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vila Muriqui 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Itacurussa 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Itacurussa 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sai 1.5 km
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The coastline of South 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 South Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
South Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the South 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the South 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on South Beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Restaurante da Baiana is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
There are 75 places to stay in the South Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of South Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The South Beach has no parking spot
There are 3 attractions near South Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia ilha da Bala located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in South 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.
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
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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 pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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