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Praia de Castelhanos
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Praia de Castelhanos is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 262th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 96.2 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Lopes Mendes settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a short straight coastline 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia de Castelhanos 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, sea kayaking.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Lopes Mendes, which has a rating of 8.5.
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+27
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+22
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3.9
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+25
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Praia de Castelhanos (Rio de Janeiro) is located outside the Lopes Mendes 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 coast of the Grande island and the correct question is not how to get to Praia de Castelhanos, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
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Lopes Mendes
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3.6km from center
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3.7km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Lopes Mendes 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lopes Mendes 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lopes Mendes 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Lopes Mendes 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Palmas 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand
Vila do Abraao 1.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Vila do Abraao 1.5 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 Praia de Castelhanos. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Praia de Castelhanos 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.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Marola Restaurante• 3.3km
- Restaurante e Pousad...• 3.4km
- Restaurante Palmas• 3.8km
- Bistrô Kokedama• 4km
Attractions
- Farol Castelhanos-il...• 20 min walk
- Pedra da Baleia• 24 min walk
- Boia de Lopes Mendes• 27 min walk
- Mirante de Lopes Men...• 28 min walk
Transport
- SNZ• 47.4km
- Rodovia Procurador H...• 15.2km
- Santa Cruz• 51.4km
Localities
- Lopes Mendes• 3.1km
- Rio de Janeiro• 96.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Castelhanos?
The coastline of Praia de Castelhanos 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.
What are the key activities at Praia de Castelhanos?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Castelhanos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Praia de Castelhanos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia de Castelhanos is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Castelhanos for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia de Castelhanos good for families?
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.
Is the Praia de Castelhanos secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Praia de Castelhanos 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.
What are the key audiences of Praia de Castelhanos?
Praia de Castelhanos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Castelhanos?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Castelhanos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Marola Restaurante is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Castelhanos?
There are 235 places to stay in the Praia de Castelhanos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Castelhanos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia de Castelhanos from parking?
The Praia de Castelhanos has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Castelhanos?
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Castelhanos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Farol Castelhanos-ilha Grande located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Castelhanos?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Castelhanos 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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