Prainha Beach
Prainha Beach
4.5
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Prainha Beach is a secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio, and may be reached by car or by the orange "surf bus" that passes through Copacabana and Ipanema.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Zona Oeste (West Zone)
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4.5
4,425 reviews
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135
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19
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Christian D
Brasilia, DF67 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
Considered a wild beach best for surfers, no buildings around this unspoiled wonderful surfing beach. If you're a surfer this beach is a must for you. if you are not a surfer you can sit on one of the rustic bars and drink a wonderful coconut drink while you watch the sea waves break in front of you.
Written 10 October 2019
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Mauricio L
Rio de Janeiro, RJ61 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
To enjoy this beach well arrive early, as the number of visitors is limited. Take sunscreen and some drinks and food and enjoy a clean beach with pristine nature around you.
Written 20 November 2018
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Luiz Henrique B
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil50 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
Very nice beach, not as crowded as Ipanema or Copacabana but the best way to get in there is by car. You can go by taxi, but as it is a bit out of the way, it may be hard to find a taxi when leaving.
Written 21 January 2013
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Armando F
Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal96 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Prainha is the best beach near Rio de Janeiro. It's a surfer paradise with big waves. To reach the beach you have to have your own transportation but this makes the beach much safer.
The road to the beach is gorgeous.
The only problem is the rough surf and rip tides that makes the beach a bit dangerous.
The road to the beach is gorgeous.
The only problem is the rough surf and rip tides that makes the beach a bit dangerous.
Written 1 September 2012
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alshamv
Zurich, Switzerland69 contributions
Jul 2019
Beautiful beach located close to Barra da Tijuca Beach, walking distance, very good service on the beach, quiet not crowded, great to relax far a way from city Center.
Written 9 September 2019
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A-Monty65
Ventura, CA37 contributions
Jul 2019
Nice beach in small bay/cove. But so photographic with the variety of very large boulders scattered around shoreline!! 2 eateries there also.
Written 30 July 2019
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Luciana V G
Rio de Janeiro, RJ12 contributions
May 2019 • Family
For me it is the best beach in Rio. Small, far from the city, surrounded by mountains of green vegetation. You can get there only by car. It is worth a car rent. Visit it along Grumari beach.
Written 9 June 2019
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A.B.Maeda
Rio de Janeiro, RJ430 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
This is very far to visit from downtown or south zone. So if you want to enjoy without problems, wake up very early and go. The beach is sometimes with big waves!!! But the road to their is so beautiful
Written 27 May 2019
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Mats K
Stockholm, Sweden76 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Ok, so You've spent a few minutes on Copacabana or Ipanema. Now grab a cab and go to Prainha. This place is amazing. A bit secluded, surrounded by steep mountain hills and not very crowded. Prainha can easily compete with the finest beaches in the Caribbean or Thailand and has its own very special touch. Very popular with surfers and has a nice bar where You can buy a mini cooler stuffed with beer to bring to the beach. Only problem is You may find it hard to get a taxi back to town, so make sure to arrange this before You hit the sun chair.
Written 17 November 2014
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RioExplorer
Rio de Janeiro, RJ15 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Prainha, though packed at weekends, is one of the choices if you are tired of the Copacabana-Ipanema kind of beachs and would like a more quiet and natural beach... You'll have to drive all the way west of Rio's west zone, which on bad traffic days could take up to 3 hours, but it is well worth it.
Written 1 July 2014
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Boa noite! Gostaria de saber por gentileza se já está liberado fazer Ensaio Fotográfico?
Written 9 July 2020
Não sei. É uma praia como as outras da cidade. Imagino que seja necessária uma autorização da Prefeitura se tiver fins de divulgação comercial.
Written 10 July 2020
Mario D
Niteroi, RJ
De Copacabana qual a melhor forma de ir até a praia de abricó sem ser de carro??
Written 7 May 2020
Em Copacabana, você pode pegar o ônibus Integrada 8 até o ponto final, no Recreio. De lá pegue um uber ou táxi, É possível ir caminhando, mas a estrada não é apropriada para pedestres.
Written 7 May 2020
Não. Você pode usar transporte público até o final do Recreio e, de lá, pegar um uber ou táxi. Pode também fazer uma caminhada, mas a estrada não é adequada para pedestres.
Written 7 May 2020
Olá pessoal, na Prainha há algum quiosque/barraca que alugue guarda-sol e cadeiras?
Written 4 November 2019
Sim, se for de carro, chegue cedo, pois o estacionamento enche muito rapido
Written 5 November 2019
Olá.
É necessário reservar mesa pro restaurante mirante da prainha?
É seguro.estar com.criancas, famílias...?
Written 31 December 2018
Acho que o mais difícil é conseguir estacionar. Fui em janeiro, mas dia de semana...E haviam mesas sobrando. Mas fds deve ser mais cheio, daí provavelmente deve haver uma lista de espera. Não sei dizer se eles trabalham com reserva.
Written 16 January 2019
Boa tarde , na prainha pega telefone da Oi ??
Written 15 November 2018
Oi pega sim; sinal de chamadas e internet.
Written 16 January 2019
Como puedo llegar a Praihnia si estoy alojado en Copacaba o Ipanema. Conviene si o si alquilar auto o algo algun colectivo o algo publico???
Written 6 November 2018
Boa tarde o estacionamento na praianha é pago, qual valor ?? Obrigada
Written 22 August 2018
Não é exatamente um estacionamento e sim um local ao lado da via que tem como estacionar, geralmente fica um senhor que cuida dos carros, em alta temporada tem que chegar bem cedo para conseguir lugar.
Written 2 January 2019
Olá! gostaria de fazer umas fotos profissionais de casal na prainha.
Qual o melhor horário para fotografar? Em Agosto, tem por-do-sol na praia? ou nascer do sol?
Written 27 July 2018
Acho melhor chegar cedo para aproveitar o sol, pois no meio da tarde ele se esconde atrás das montanhas.
Written 30 July 2018
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