Photo of Gavea Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Gavea Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Gavea Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Gavea Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gavea Beach surrounded by mountains

8.8

Excellent

Gavea Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Gavea Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Point de Sanca is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

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

There are 3349 places to stay in the Gavea Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gavea Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10205924&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Nacional</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6143097&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hana Hostel Albergues</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9136289&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vips</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3784607&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">BestHostRio - FRENTE MAR - 4 quartos - 3 garagens</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2999656&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Zona Sul</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8897710&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa confortavel, com vista maravilhosa</a></li></ul>

Praia da Gavea

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 Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Rio de Janeiro • 11.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Point de Sanca

50m

Bar Barraca do Bigode

10 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant Gavea Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Bar Quiosque Voo Livre

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Bar Seu Vinho

210m

Restaurant Supermercado Zona Sul - São Conrado

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Cafe Havanna Fashion Mall

7 - Good 230m

Bar Gurumê Fashion Mall: Restaurante Japonês, Sushis, Sashimis, Delivery, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro RJ

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Chez L'ami Martin Fashion Mall

9 - Excellent 310m

Park Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis

2.8km

Park Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

4.5km

Park Parque das Figueiras - Lagoa Rodrigo De Freitas

4.6km

Park Parque dos Patins

4.9km

Park Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

5.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

6km

Park Praça General Osório

6km

Park Parque Lage

6.3km

Park Monumento Memorial às Vítimas do Holocausto

9.4km

Supermarket Zona Sul

3.3km

Supermarket Pão da Açucar Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Zona Sul - Leblon, Rua Carlos Gois

3.9km

Grocery Store Zona Sul Supermarket

4.6km

Supermarket Zona Sul Supermarket

5.6km

Supermarket Zona Sul Supermarket

6km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul - (Rainha Elizabeth)

6.5km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

7km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul - (Copacabana / Nossa Sra. de Copacabana)

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Voo Livre Rio de Janeiro

10 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Best Fly River Free Flight

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Estilo Voo Livre - Asa delta - Rio de Janeiro

9.8 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Rio Voo livre

9.8 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Parapente Rio de Janeiro

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction A Hang Gliding Tandem Flight Rio Max Turiaco

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction BOMVOO.rio Escola de Parapente

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction DFLY PARAPENTE

9.8 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Brasil Ecotour, Asa Delta e Parapente

10 - Exceptional 120m

Stadium Maracanã

9.9km

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About

Gavea 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 11.3 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro settlement, just 11.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

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 partially crowded during the high season.

Gavea Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. 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 Praia da Joatinga, which has a rating of 8.7.

Gavea Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Rio de Janeiro, 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

+24 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

2.9 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rio de Janeiro • 11.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Point de Sanca

50m

Bar Barraca do Bigode

10 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant Gavea Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Bar Quiosque Voo Livre

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Bar Seu Vinho

210m

Restaurant Supermercado Zona Sul - São Conrado

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Cafe Havanna Fashion Mall

7 - Good 230m

Bar Gurumê Fashion Mall: Restaurante Japonês, Sushis, Sashimis, Delivery, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro RJ

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Chez L'ami Martin Fashion Mall

9 - Excellent 310m

Park Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis

2.8km

Park Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

4.5km

Park Parque das Figueiras - Lagoa Rodrigo De Freitas

4.6km

Park Parque dos Patins

4.9km

Park Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

5.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

6km

Park Praça General Osório

6km

Park Parque Lage

6.3km

Park Monumento Memorial às Vítimas do Holocausto

9.4km

Supermarket Zona Sul

3.3km

Supermarket Pão da Açucar Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Zona Sul - Leblon, Rua Carlos Gois

3.9km

Grocery Store Zona Sul Supermarket

4.6km

Supermarket Zona Sul Supermarket

5.6km

Supermarket Zona Sul Supermarket

6km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul - (Rainha Elizabeth)

6.5km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

7km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul - (Copacabana / Nossa Sra. de Copacabana)

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Voo Livre Rio de Janeiro

10 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Best Fly River Free Flight

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Estilo Voo Livre - Asa delta - Rio de Janeiro

9.8 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Rio Voo livre

9.8 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Parapente Rio de Janeiro

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction A Hang Gliding Tandem Flight Rio Max Turiaco

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction BOMVOO.rio Escola de Parapente

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction DFLY PARAPENTE

9.8 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Brasil Ecotour, Asa Delta e Parapente

10 - Exceptional 120m

Stadium Maracanã

9.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

BestHostRio - FRENTE MAR - 4 quartos - 3 garagens

710m from the beach

9 Excellent

BestHostRio - FRENTE MAR - 4 quartos - 3 garagens

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Rio de Janeiro • 11.7km from center

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760m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa Zona Sul

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Rio de Janeiro • 11.2km from center

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830m from the beach

Hotel Nacional

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Rio de Janeiro • 10.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Ocean Blue Moderno Av Niemayer Vista Espetacular colado no Leblon em frente a Escola Stella Maris Ga

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Located at nearest locality

Rio de Janeiro • 9.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.5 (Excellent)

What to do in Gavea 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 Gavea 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!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Gavea Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

3.2km

Joatinga Beach Joatinga Beach

8.7 Excellent

3.3km

Vidigal Beach Vidigal Beach

7.8 Very good

3.5km

Amores Beach Amores Beach

7.9 Very good

4.6km

Leblon Beach Leblon Beach

8.7 Excellent

4.7km

Pepe Beach Pepe Beach

8.7 Excellent

5.9km

Barra da Tijuca Beach Barra da Tijuca Beach

8.4 Very good

Popular beach 6.2km

Ipanema Beach Ipanema Beach

8.7 Excellent

7.4km

Arpoador Beach Arpoador Beach

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Rio de Janeiro • 11.3km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 11.3km

Transport

Airport

SDU • 14.3km

Bus Station

Avenida Niemeyer próximo ao 276-280 • 2.8km

Train Station

metro • 9.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.8 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.8 Excellent

Dmitriy Petrovich

2 Very poor

Despite the beauty of this beach, I am only able to leave a two-star review due to an unfortunate incident that occurred during my visit. Regrettably, my wallet, along with my driver's license and ID card, were stolen on January 26th. Despite this setback, it cannot be denied that the natural surroundings of this location are truly breathtaking.

March 2023

Jill HumZoneTunes

10 Exceptional

To be honest, this beach is superior to Copacabana and could even compete with Ipanema. Plus, the sand here is golden and fine.

March 2023

Martine Jelena Stavrosky

10 Exceptional

This beach is great for a variety of activities, such as walking your dog, swimming, surfing, playing beach soccer, and sunbathing. Additionally, the sand is golden and fine, making it a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

March 2023

Ava

10 Exceptional

I personally believe that the beach in Rio is the most stunning one, with its exquisite golden fine sand.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

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

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

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

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Gavea 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 Gavea Beach are usually strong.

Is the Gavea 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 Gavea Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Gavea 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Gavea Beach?

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

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the Gavea Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Point de Sanca is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gavea Beach?

There are 3349 places to stay in the Gavea Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gavea Beach from parking?

The Gavea 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 Gavea Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Gavea Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Voo Livre Rio de Janeiro located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Gavea 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?

Gavea 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.