Praia da Ferradurinha Buzios

There are no pousadas on Ferradurinha Beach - small bed and breakfasts, only a private house and a condominium. The nearest pousada would be Lagostim, in the left hand corner of Geriba - and you can walk to Ferradurinha. Sister to much larger Ferradura Beach, the charm of Ferradurinha in Buzios, this tiny town with over 20 beaches on the Atlantic Ocean just north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, will catch you by surprise. You can't see it until you leave a narrow, walled path which discharges you right onto the sand. A praia assemelha-se a uma piscina natural resultante do aprisionamento das aguas, feito pelas pontas da Boca da Barra e Ferradurinha. No extremo esquerdo da praia, ao atravessar as rochas, chega-se a uma pequena praia denominada Praia dos Amores.



You can find small hidden beaches like Ferradurinha all over in Buzios, or larger more crowded beaches like Geriba where a lot of the locals stay. Mas saibam que este acesso quase invisivel - Ferradurinha ja eh uma vitoria. Ha uma praia em Buzios, Caravelas (ao sul de Tucuns), cuja restrito para um cidadao desprovido de milhaes chegar eh mais acintosa. About 100km north-east of Rio de Janeiro, the two-story mansion overlooks Ferradurinha beach on the peninsula of Buzios. Set on a 1,000m plot, the five-bedroom house is spacious and furnished.



Considerada uma das mais encantadoras praias brasileiras, a Ferradurinha tem seu acesso possivel apenas atravez de uma trilha no lado esquerdo da praia de Geriba. Those wanting a more private experience can walk to nearby Praia Ferradurinha, following a path between the last two bars on the eastern end of Geriba. Spend the morning on Geriba, then head to downtown Buzios for afternoon crepes or fresh Thai seafood on the Rua das Pedras.



Rock formations right on the beach make it perfect for changing, putting on shoes, setting up your little spot to enjoy this piece of paradise. We spent one week staying at a beautiful little 'pousada' located on Segunda Praia (2nd beach - yes, that's actually ON the beach!).

After that, you can play beachvolley and dozens will join in. All around beautiful mansions were built following the beach format. The greenish blue color of the waters is the most attractive post card anyone can imagine. The shape ot the peninsula on the coast of Buzios gave the city a present with 26 beautiful beaches. You can choose among calm, famous,deserted, with cold or warm water, big or small beaches, with or without waves.



From the small an cosy like Ferradurinha to the brazilian's favorite Geriba - perfect for surfers at the right corner - or families at the quiet left corner. Start from Orla Bardot walk to Ossos, Azeda and Azedinha or spend a day at Tartaruga's warm waters or Ferradura's great cuisine on the beach. Ferradurinha Beach boasts a few, but they only take up the area close to the snack shop. If you want to lay out or make your space on the sand, there should be plenty of room between the shop and the spot where local fishermen pull their boats up. Il existe aussi des plages avec des piscines naturelles et des rivages recherchees par les plongeurs, comme Ferradurinha, Azeda et Azedinha. Les adeptes de nudisme frequentent la petite Olho de Boi, cache entre les normes rochers.

There are also beaches with nature pools or big coasts sought by divers, as Ferradurinha, Azeda and Azedinha beaches. The nudists go to the small beach Olho de Boi, hidden by enormous rocks. Those wanting a more private experience can walk to nearby Praia Ferradurinha, following a path between the last two bars on the eastern end of Geriba. Spend the morning on Geriba, then head to downtown Buzios for afternoon crepes or fresh Thai seafood on the Rua das Pedras.

It can be accessed via "aqua-taxi" or walking through a small track, both from Ossos Beach. Discover a Brazil vacation house, condo rental, beach houses for beach vacations, a holiday home, or villa rental by owner in vacation spots worldwide.

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Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

Best Beaches searching takes us South of the Border! Wow, what can we say that hasn't been sung about Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil? Back in the 60's Tom Jobim and Viní­cius de Morais penned the famous lyrics and music to "The Girl from Ipanema" about a girl they saw on this very beach. Though both have passed, the girl and beach still live on.

It's Ipanema Beach in Rio, the starting place for the Brazilian bikini, or "tanga" as it's called, along with the G-string bathing suit for men. And who could forget the dental-floss bikini? You'll still see many of all these right here on Ipanema.

Granted, it is one of the most urban beaches on the planet - but still, it's Brazil's most popular tanning spot. And, we think it's one of the best for people-watching.

Where else on the planet do you have mountains cascading down to the sea, interspersed with golden white sand beaches and tropical flora showcasing every vista? Come to Ipanema Beach to grab a bit of samba, a bit of the Brazilian flavor, and to relax among the sweeping Atlantic ocean views.

When you go, what can you expect? Beautiful weather, miles and miles of pure white sand and yes, people. The locals flock to Ipanema Beach from the suburb of Ipanema (and surrounding burbs). But you'll be able to enjoy the sound of the surf, the sun, and don't forget, "people watching". Ipanema Beach has it all - with street vendors stopping by with local favorite snacks, seafood and coconuts - so you can drink the milk right from the coconut with a straw. Don't worry, they open the coconut right in front of you.

In case you'd rather have more "space", don't think every day brings a crowd. The locals come mainly on holidays and weekends. The beach is quiet from sunrise until about 10:30 AM. For a real treat, take your camera to take pictures of the sun rising over the Atlantic. It is spectacular.

There are two sports played on Ipanema Beach in Brazil. The main one is soccer. Where there is a ball, you'll find guys and even some gals now and then, playing their hearts out at the national pastime. See if you can picture a few above.

The second sport, (not counting people watching), is beach volleyball. Remember the past Summer Olympic Games; Brazil was in its element. You will find many soccer and volleyball games going on right on the beach. Join in, or simply watch the beauty.

Now, when When you need to take a break, simply cross the Avenida Atlantica to the upscale shops, awesome eateries and nightspots. If you're into a little history, make sure you visit Rue Viní­cius de Morais, and the Velloso Bar where the two greats wrote the memorable song.

On Saturday, try the local Feijoada, a spicy bean stew at the local restaurants. Plan to be in the area on a Sunday where the Hippie Fair offers the very best from local artists. This thing started back in the days of hippies and hasn't slowed. Favorite finds are Brazilian musical instruments and the Brazilian Naif paintings (primitive art). The colors are spectacular. If you buy one, the beautiful frame which costs hundreds at home, is a bargain. If at all possible, have them dismount the frame and bring it back as well. Take some of Brazil home with you. At night you'll want to visit the many cafés and bars to get a real taste of Brazil.

Then you'll know why the Girl from Ipanema still lives here.

BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - white powder, medium grain
• Facilities - various along the crescent
• Shade - none, but inexpensive umbrella rentals abound. You face east, so remember that mid-morning to early afternoon are ideal for tanning.
• Sports - none, bring beach games if you like. Soccer and volleyball games abound.
• Notes - swim, surf, tan, people watch

December to March is warmest - 77 to 95F (25 to 35C). Their winter is June through August - 55 to 64F (13 to 18C). New Year's Eve and Carnival are the busiest times - book well in advance.

Don't miss the cable car ride to the top of world famous Sugarloaf Mountain in the city. Unforgettable romantic vistas.

There are two cables; one to the first mountain, then another to the top of Sugarloaf.

As you ascend, look for rock wall climbers making their way to the summit. They climb daily, mostly starting in the morning and continuing through daylight. Sugarloaf is a must climb if you're in Rio!


Go on a clear day to avoid disappointment. Cloudy/foggy days will leave you nothing much to see.

Ipanema Beach is the beach to the left. Copacabana Beach is to the right.

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