“From Leme to Pontal, there’s nothing quite like it,” as Tim Maia once said. We couldn’t agree more and would even add Praia Vermelha in Urca and Praia do Flamengo, which now and then graces us with swimmable waters after years of being off-limits. The truth is, Rio’s coastline boasts stunning beaches for all tastes – some are always crowded, while others are mostly frequented by locals or surfers. Not everyone knows this, but there’s even a nudist spot for the more daring. Sure, Copacabana draws tourists from all over (and rightly so), but there are other seaside gems worth exploring during your stay.
Did you know? Rio has 27 lifeguard stations managed by Orla Rio, the concessionaire responsible for over 300 kiosks on the…
