Photo of Meio Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Meio Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Meio Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Meio Beach located in natural area

Photo of Meio Beach and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Meio Beach surrounded by mountains

8.4

Very good

Meio Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Meio Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

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

There are 219 places to stay in the Meio Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Meio Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9237190&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mangue House 2</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6942518&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Banana Leaf Eco Hostel</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></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=9254741&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pe nas trilhas</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 do Meio

Barra de Guaratiba, Brazil

#71 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Mirante De Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Malibu Mazinho Restaurante

1.3km

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Bar Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Point de Grumari

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Tropical

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Park From Dangerous Beach

520m

Hiking Area Moon stone

610m

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

650m

Hiking Area Turtle Stone

690m

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

740m

Park Pedra da Baleia

790m

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

1.1km

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

1.4km

Park Área de Proteção Ambiental de Grumari

1.4km

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1.3km

Supermarket Super Rede

1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Supermarket Mercado SM

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Buraco da Cotia

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 4.4km

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About

Meio Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 39 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

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

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

7 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.

Meio Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is located outside the Aracatiba settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Meio Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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 outside the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Mirante De Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Malibu Mazinho Restaurante

1.3km

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Bar Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Point de Grumari

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Tropical

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Park From Dangerous Beach

520m

Hiking Area Moon stone

610m

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

650m

Hiking Area Turtle Stone

690m

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

740m

Park Pedra da Baleia

790m

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

1.1km

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

1.4km

Park Área de Proteção Ambiental de Grumari

1.4km

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1.3km

Supermarket Super Rede

1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Supermarket Mercado SM

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Buraco da Cotia

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 4.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Pe nas trilhas

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 1.8km from center

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1.6km from the beach

Casa Marambaia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

560m 7 min walk

Funda Beach Funda Beach

8.2 Very good

660m 9 min walk

Perigoso Beach Perigoso Beach

8.4 Very good

980m 13 min walk

Inferno Beach Inferno Beach

7.7 Very good

1.7km 23 min walk

Barra de Guaratiba Beach Barra de Guaratiba Beach

8.7 Excellent

3.4km

Marambaia Beach Marambaia Beach

7.9 Very good

3.5km

Grumari Beach Grumari Beach

8.7 Excellent

4.4km

Abrico Beach Abrico Beach

8.4 Very good

5.5km

Mirante da Prainha Mirante da Prainha

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 2.3km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 39km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 22.7km

Bus Station

Ilha de Guaratiba • 6.4km

Train Station

Estação Benjamin do Monte • 18.1km

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Dylan Kessler

10 Exceptional

To access the beach, you can only get there through the teleférico trail. Once you spot the small kiosk, head left following the sign for guarimari, and then continue to stay on the right path. From this point, it will take approximately 3 kilometers or one hour to reach the beach. Despite encountering some paths that go straight or left, it is important to continue going right in order to arrive at one of the most stunning beaches. The waves are quite strong, but it adds to the fun. You may also come across some people who are camping there. It is advisable to bring plenty of water and food since there are no vendors selling anything. If you start hiking from the nearest entrance point of the trail, it will take about 1 and a half hours to reach the beach. There is parking available, but no one charges a fee of 30 reais.

October 2023

Renato Silva

2 Very poor

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October 2023

Henry Delacroix

10 Exceptional

In my opinion, Middle Beach surpasses Perigoso Beach. To be honest, it's perfect for camping and offers ample opportunities to gather firewood. The only drawback is that the trail takes an additional 15 or 20 minutes. The scenery is truly breathtaking, the water is fantastic, and the sand is exceptionally clean, even cleaner than Perigoso Beach. There are definitely fewer people, making it an ideal destination for large groups or for those seeking solitude.

October 2023

Elijah Harper

10 Exceptional

The beach is a great option in the area, although it can be a bit challenging to reach. There are not many signs along the footpath from the telégrafo trail, and there is a steep rock between Meio and Perigoso. Additionally, if you notice red caution signs on the sand, exercise caution when swimming.

October 2023

Gavin Blackwood

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning. However, reaching it can be slightly challenging. It is not recommended for those who are afraid of descending steep hills using the ropes provided. It's quite easy to slide down once you're there.

October 2023

Questions and answers

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

The Meio Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Meio Beach?

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

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Meio Beach good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Meio Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Meio 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 gentle.

Is the Meio Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Meio Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Meio Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Meio Beach?

There are 219 places to stay in the Meio Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Meio Beach from parking?

The Meio Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Meio Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Meio Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirante De Grumary located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Meio 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?

Meio 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.Meio 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.