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Barra da Tijuca Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 16 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro settlement, just 16 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Barra da Tijuca Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Joatinga, which has a rating of 8.7.
Barra da Tijuca Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Rio de Janeiro, 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, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.4 km
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 15.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 14.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Rio de Janeiro 14.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Aracatiba 19.8 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 9.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Aracatiba 15.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Aracatiba 12.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.8 km
What to do in Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca Beach is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Barra da Tijuca Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Barra da Tijuca Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Barra da Tijuca Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
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 gentle.
The region of the Barra da Tijuca 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.
Barra da Tijuca Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Barra da Tijuca Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Balada Mix Olegário is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.
There are 1093 places to stay in the Barra da Tijuca Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Barra da Tijuca Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Barra da Tijuca 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Barra da Tijuca Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 23°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Barra da Tijuca Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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, Picturesque, Easy access
Vila Edna 6.5 km
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vila Velha 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bombinhas 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Itaipuacu 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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