Photo of Marambaia Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Marambaia Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Marambaia Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Marambaia Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Marambaia Beach and the settlement

Photo of Marambaia Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Marambaia Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.9

Very good

Marambaia Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marambaia Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ceu Beach Club is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

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

There are 187 places to stay in the Marambaia Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Marambaia Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8616221&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostel Guaratiba Casa do Cafe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9512429&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Marambaia Cafe Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2128278&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Marambaia Cafe</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8964243&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Marambaia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9215393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Marambaia Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9066715&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Marambaia</a></li></ul>

Praia da Marambaia

Barra de Guaratiba, Brazil

#203 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ceu Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 170m

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 180m

Bar Alto Barra Beach Lounge - bar e restaurante

9 - Excellent 280m

Bar RoofTop Marambaia

9.2 - Excellent 320m

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Restaurant Aloha Guaratiba

9.2 - Excellent 480m

Seafood Restaurant Garota de Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 730m

Hiking Area Stone Telegraph - Barra de Guaratiba

170m

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

1.1km

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

1.1km

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

1.1km

Hiking Area Gruta Do Cachorro

1.1km

Hiking Area Access Trail of Wild Beaches

1.2km

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

1.5km

Park From Dangerous Beach

1.8km

Hiking Area Moon stone

2km

Supermarket Super Rede

160m

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1km

Supermarket Mercado SM

2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Arvore centenária

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pedra fuzileiros navais

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 5km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 5.1km

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About

Marambaia Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 203th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 41.4 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine 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.

Marambaia Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

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

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Barra de Guaratiba, which has a rating of 8.7.

Marambaia Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Aracatiba, 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

+24 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ceu Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 170m

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 180m

Bar Alto Barra Beach Lounge - bar e restaurante

9 - Excellent 280m

Bar RoofTop Marambaia

9.2 - Excellent 320m

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Restaurant Aloha Guaratiba

9.2 - Excellent 480m

Seafood Restaurant Garota de Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 730m

Hiking Area Stone Telegraph - Barra de Guaratiba

170m

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

1.1km

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

1.1km

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

1.1km

Hiking Area Gruta Do Cachorro

1.1km

Hiking Area Access Trail of Wild Beaches

1.2km

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

1.5km

Park From Dangerous Beach

1.8km

Hiking Area Moon stone

2km

Supermarket Super Rede

160m

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1km

Supermarket Mercado SM

2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Arvore centenária

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pedra fuzileiros navais

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 5km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 5.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.9km from the beach

Casa Marambaia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Marambaia Mar

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.5km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hostel Guaratiba Casa do Cafe

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.5km from center

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1.9km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Marambaia Cafe Guest House

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.4km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Pousada Marambaia Cafe

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.4km from center

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2.1km from the beach

7.4 Good

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Sunset Marambaia

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 1.8km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Pe nas trilhas

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 1.8km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Cobertura frente a praia em Barra de Guaratiba

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.7km from center

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2.2km from the beach

7.9 Very good

GUARATIBALI RESIDENCE

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 1.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Mangue House 2

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 1.2km from center

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3.2km from the beach

7 Good

Casa Tucano Grumari RJ

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 840m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)

What to do in Marambaia Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Marambaia Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

2km

Barra de Guaratiba Beach Barra de Guaratiba Beach

8.7 Excellent

3.4km

Meio Beach Meio Beach

8.4 Very good

3.4km

Funda Beach Funda Beach

8.2 Very good

3.6km

Perigoso Beach Perigoso Beach

8.4 Very good

3.7km

Inferno Beach Inferno Beach

7.7 Very good

6km

Grumari Beach Grumari Beach

8.7 Excellent

7.1km

Abrico Beach Abrico Beach

8.4 Very good

7.9km

Mirante da Prainha Mirante da Prainha

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 41.4km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 19.5km

Bus Station

CTEx • 6km

Train Station

Cosmos • 16.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

Santos Marciano

10 Exceptional

This beach is great! It has crystal clear water and soft sand. The view is breathtaking and the atmosphere is very relaxing. There are also plenty of activities to do, such as swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Overall, I highly recommend this beach to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable day by the sea.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The Marambaia Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Marambaia Beach?

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

The Marambaia Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Marambaia 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.

The waves in the Marambaia Beach are usually strong. 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 Marambaia Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Marambaia Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Marambaia Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Marambaia 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.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marambaia Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ceu Beach Club is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Marambaia Beach?

There are 187 places to stay in the Marambaia Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Marambaia Beach from parking?

The Marambaia 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 Marambaia Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Marambaia Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirante De Grumary located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

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

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Marambaia 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.Marambaia 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.