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Botafogo Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 165th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 4.8 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro settlement, just 4.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a spacious bay 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Botafogo Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, sea pool. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Copacabana, which has a rating of 9.6.
Botafogo Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Rio de Janeiro, 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, 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 6.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Rio de Janeiro 6.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Rio de Janeiro 4.4 km
Private beach, Fine sand bottom, Good for Sup surfing
Rio de Janeiro 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.8 km
Niteroi 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio de Janeiro 8.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Niteroi 4.4 km
Private beach, Fine sand bottom, Parking nearby
Niteroi 5.5 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Botafogo Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section. In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.
In most cases, the question What to do on Botafogo Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Botafogo Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. 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 Botafogo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
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.
Botafogo Beach is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of the Botafogo 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 Botafogo Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Refeitório Orgânico is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.
There are 3295 places to stay in the Botafogo Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Botafogo Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Botafogo 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 Botafogo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Villa Lobos Museum located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Botafogo 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.
Botafogo 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.Botafogo 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
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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
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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