Photo of Sernambetiba Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach amenities area

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach and the settlement

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Sernambetiba Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.8

Excellent

Sernambetiba Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Sernambetiba Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Cocotão is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

Praia de Sernambetiba

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#5 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

8.8

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Cocotão

8.6 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Natural do Recreio

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Secreto Beach Club

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Camarão & Cia

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Billy The Grill

5.8 - Pleasant 1.4km

Restaurant West Grill

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Burger King

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Mamma Jamma Recreio Shopping

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar e Restaurante Mirante da Prainha

9 - Excellent 3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

1km

Park Mirante do Caeté

2.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal Marapendi

2.8km

Park Parque Natural Municipal de Grumari

4.7km

Park Fazendinha Rio

5km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha

5.8km

Park Viveiro Municipal de Produção Mudas de Grumari

6.1km

Park Área de Proteção Ambiental de Grumari

6.8km

Hiking Area Moon stone

7.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Supermarket Mercado SM

8km

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

8.5km

Supermarket Super Rede

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Macumba

90m

Tourist Attraction Rio 2016 - Pontal

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pontal

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Roncador

2km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Viajante

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirante da Prainha

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da escada

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Recepção do Parque da Prainha

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

3.7km

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About

Sernambetiba Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 30.5 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 8.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal 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, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Sernambetiba Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

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 Mirante da Prainha, which has a rating of 8.5.

Sernambetiba Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Aracatiba, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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 +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Cocotão

8.6 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Natural do Recreio

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Secreto Beach Club

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Camarão & Cia

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Billy The Grill

5.8 - Pleasant 1.4km

Restaurant West Grill

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Burger King

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Mamma Jamma Recreio Shopping

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar e Restaurante Mirante da Prainha

9 - Excellent 3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

1km

Park Mirante do Caeté

2.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal Marapendi

2.8km

Park Parque Natural Municipal de Grumari

4.7km

Park Fazendinha Rio

5km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha

5.8km

Park Viveiro Municipal de Produção Mudas de Grumari

6.1km

Park Área de Proteção Ambiental de Grumari

6.8km

Hiking Area Moon stone

7.5km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Supermarket Mercado SM

8km

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

8.5km

Supermarket Super Rede

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Macumba

90m

Tourist Attraction Rio 2016 - Pontal

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pontal

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirante do Roncador

2km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Viajante

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirante da Prainha

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da escada

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Recepção do Parque da Prainha

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

3.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 7.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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

If you like outdoor activities, the Sernambetiba Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Sernambetiba 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

1.2km 16 min walk

Macumba Beach Macumba Beach

8.5 Excellent

1.5km 20 min walk

Recreio Beach Recreio Beach

8.4 Very good

3.1km

Mirante da Prainha Mirante da Prainha

8.5 Excellent

3.9km

Bandeirantes Beach Bandeirantes Beach

8.1 Very good

4.1km

Abrico Beach Abrico Beach

8.4 Very good

5.1km

Grumari Beach Grumari Beach

8.7 Excellent

6.9km

Reserva Beach Reserva Beach

8.4 Very good

7.7km

Inferno Beach Inferno Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 8.2km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 30.5km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 27.1km

Bus Station

Guiomar Novaes • 1.6km

Train Station

Augusto Vasconcelos • 16.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.8 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.8 Excellent

Renata Silva

8 Very good

The beach offers a stunning view and a tranquil atmosphere, attracting a diverse range of people. Additionally, there are numerous food and drink options available from street vendors. The only drawback is the presence of dirt on the sandy beach.

October 2023

Lorena Silva

10 Exceptional

Just ok

October 2023

Elara Silva

10 Exceptional

Just ok

October 2023

Lorenzo Silva

10 Exceptional

Skow

October 2023

Jareira

10 Exceptional

Just ok

October 2023

Questions and answers

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

The Sernambetiba Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Sernambetiba Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Sernambetiba Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

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

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Sernambetiba Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Sernambetiba Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Sernambetiba 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sernambetiba Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sernambetiba Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Sernambetiba Beach?

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

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the Sernambetiba Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Cocotão is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sernambetiba Beach?

There are 526 places to stay in the Sernambetiba Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sernambetiba Beach from parking?

The Sernambetiba 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 Sernambetiba Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sernambetiba Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pedra da Macumba located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sernambetiba 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?

Sernambetiba Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.