Photo of Retiro Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Retiro Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Retiro Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Retiro Beach and the settlement

6.8

Good

Retiro Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Retiro Beach?

The bar is located right on the Retiro Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.loja de açai is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Retiro Beach?

There are 333 places to stay in the Retiro Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Retiro Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5653195&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Praia e Mar Angra</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2519077&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Costa do Sape</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1530927&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palace Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2918014&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Flats Ponta do Sape</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5575068&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Best View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7001474&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Paraiso em Angra dos Reis</a></li></ul>

Praia do Retiro

Ribeira, Brazil

#344 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Fazenda Tangua • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant loja de açai

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Sandubas

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Subway Angra dos Reis

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Casa da Dely Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Barítimo Grill

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Thai Paraty

1.8km

Restaurant Mar de Espuma

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Pizzas Online

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Pizza 1010

7.6 - Very good 2km

Park Ilha de Cataguás

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Convento do Carmo

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Angras dos reis rj

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pier Santa Luzia

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Costeirinha the beach

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tanguá

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da santa

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Tanguazinho Beach

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Grande

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Bonfim's Church

9.4 - Excellent 3km

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About

Retiro Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 344th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 115.5 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Fazenda Tangua settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Retiro Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Do Bonfim, which has a rating of 8.

Retiro Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Fazenda Tangua, 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.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

1.3 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Fazenda Tangua • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant loja de açai

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Sandubas

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Subway Angra dos Reis

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Casa da Dely Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Barítimo Grill

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Thai Paraty

1.8km

Restaurant Mar de Espuma

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Pizzas Online

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Pizza 1010

7.6 - Very good 2km

Park Ilha de Cataguás

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Convento do Carmo

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Angras dos reis rj

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pier Santa Luzia

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Costeirinha the beach

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tanguá

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da santa

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Tanguazinho Beach

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Grande

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Bonfim's Church

9.4 - Excellent 3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

870m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Praia e Mar Angra

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.5km from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Pousada Costa do Sape

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.8km from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Flats Ponta do Sape

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 4.1km from center

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1.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

CASA NO MAR DE ANGRA

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 4.1km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Espetacular casa em condominio na Mombaca - Angra

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.6km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Palace Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.7km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

CASA_ESTRELA

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.4km from center

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2km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Hotel Pousada AngraAntiga

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.5km from center

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2km from the beach

Paraiso em Angra dos Reis

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.9km from center

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2km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

The Best View

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 4.1km from center

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2km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hostel365

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 3.6km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

valenshostel

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Fazenda Tangua • 4.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

820m 11 min walk

Biase Beach Biase Beach

6.5 Good

2.4km

Anil Beach Anil Beach

7.4 Good

2.8km

Bonfim Beach Bonfim Beach

8 Very good

2.8km

Tangua Beach Tangua Beach

7.8 Very good

3.1km

Grande Beach Grande Beach

7.7 Very good

3.6km

Vila Velha Beach Vila Velha Beach

7 Good

3.8km

Jardim Beach Jardim Beach

7.5 Very good

3.8km

Praia da Figueira Praia da Figueira

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Fazenda Tangua • 2.7km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 115.5km

Transport

Airport

REZ • 59.5km

Bus Station

Rodovia Procurador Haroldo Fernandes Duarte • 21.1km

Train Station

Santa Cruz • 66.9km

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Nielsen Souza

8 Very good

Great view, relaxing.

Rodrigo Diaz

10 Exceptional

Bathable, empty and safe beach.

Jose Henrique

8 Very good

Very good

Georgia Maia

8 Very good

Beautiful beach!

Marcio Amaral

10 Exceptional

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Retiro Beach?

The coastline of Retiro Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Retiro Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Retiro Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Retiro Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Retiro Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Retiro Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Retiro Beach good for families?

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.

Is the Retiro Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Retiro 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.

What are the key audiences of Retiro Beach?

Retiro Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Retiro Beach?

The bar is located right on the Retiro Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.loja de açai is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Retiro Beach?

There are 333 places to stay in the Retiro Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Retiro Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Retiro Beach from parking?

The Retiro 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Retiro Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Retiro Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Angras dos reis rj located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Retiro Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Retiro Beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 22°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Retiro Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Retiro Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.