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Downtown Beach is located on the Araruama Lagoon (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 108th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 113.5 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Sao Pedro da Aldeia settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Downtown Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Balneario, which has a rating of 8.3.
Downtown Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Sao Pedro da Aldeia, 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 sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 3.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 4.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 5.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise pure water, Shell sand bottom
Sao Pedro da Aldeia 5.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Iguaba Grande 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Iguaba Grande 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Cabo Frio 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Cabo Frio 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Frio 4.7 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 coastline of Downtown 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 Downtown 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.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Downtown Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Downtown Beach for swimming is very 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 Downtown 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 bar is located right on the Downtown Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.SUBWAY is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
There are 1150 places to stay in the Downtown Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Downtown Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Downtown 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 Downtown Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praça Agenor Santos located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Downtown Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 24°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
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