Photo of Frances Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Frances Beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Frances Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Frances Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Frances Beach and the settlement

Photo of Frances Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Very good

Frances Beach

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

There are 48 places to stay in the Frances Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1949537&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Camboinhas Oceanside Oceanfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1687020&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartament Rio Center</a></li></ul>

Praia do Frances

Barreto, Brazil

#44 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

8.5

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Inoa • 6.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante e Pousada Potigua

8.2 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Quiosque Pé na Areia

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Bar QUIOSQUE DO RONALDO

70m

Bar Bar e Restaurante Do Pierre

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar Choperia e petiscaria da praia

10 - Exceptional 100m

Restaurant Paraíso do Recanto

9.4 - Excellent 110m

Bar Recanto da Vavá

8 - Very good 120m

Restaurant Açaí

10 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Fast food gulosão

8.2 - Very good 190m

National Park Praia do Recanto

50m

Hiking Area Pedra do Elefante

390m

Hiking Area Alto do Mourão - Serra da Tiririca

720m

Hiking Area Trilha para Pedra do Elefante

1.2km

Park Serra da Tiririca State Park

1.4km

Park Shore of Itacoatiara

1.4km

Hiking Area Entrada Trilha do Costão e Enseada do Bananal

1.5km

Hiking Area Costão de Itacoatiara

1.6km

Park Praça Boanerges Evangelista

2.7km

Supermarket Minimercado Beira-Mar

250m

Supermarket Real Supermercados

2km

Bakery Padaria Vitaly Bistrô

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Gran Marché Bombeiros Itaipu mercado

2.7km

Grocery Store Grand Marché Oceânico

2.7km

Market Armazém Camboinhas

5km

Pharmacy Farmácia Piratininga | Mirafarma

5.2km

Supermarket Supermarket Piratininga

5.3km

Supermarket Grand Marché - Itaipu

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Cordeirinho

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Ponta Negra

10 - Exceptional 80m

Tourist Attraction Mirante

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction Ponta Negra channel

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Tourist Attraction Sancristia ponta negra

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Praça Nossa Senhora das Graças Ponta Negra

9.8 - Exceptional 380m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse of Ponta Negra

9.6 - Exceptional 440m

Tourist Attraction Ilha de Pedra - Ponta Negra Maricá

10 - Exceptional 610m

Tourist Attraction Praia da reserva de Bambuí

790m

Bowling Alley Boliche Piratininga

8.6 - Excellent 5.8km

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About

Frances Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 44th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 31 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Inoa settlement, just 6.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue 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.

Frances 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. 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Aeronautica, which has a rating of 8.

Frances Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Inoa, 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

+23 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Inoa • 6.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante e Pousada Potigua

8.2 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Quiosque Pé na Areia

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Bar QUIOSQUE DO RONALDO

70m

Bar Bar e Restaurante Do Pierre

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar Choperia e petiscaria da praia

10 - Exceptional 100m

Restaurant Paraíso do Recanto

9.4 - Excellent 110m

Bar Recanto da Vavá

8 - Very good 120m

Restaurant Açaí

10 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Fast food gulosão

8.2 - Very good 190m

National Park Praia do Recanto

50m

Hiking Area Pedra do Elefante

390m

Hiking Area Alto do Mourão - Serra da Tiririca

720m

Hiking Area Trilha para Pedra do Elefante

1.2km

Park Serra da Tiririca State Park

1.4km

Park Shore of Itacoatiara

1.4km

Hiking Area Entrada Trilha do Costão e Enseada do Bananal

1.5km

Hiking Area Costão de Itacoatiara

1.6km

Park Praça Boanerges Evangelista

2.7km

Supermarket Minimercado Beira-Mar

250m

Supermarket Real Supermercados

2km

Bakery Padaria Vitaly Bistrô

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Gran Marché Bombeiros Itaipu mercado

2.7km

Grocery Store Grand Marché Oceânico

2.7km

Market Armazém Camboinhas

5km

Pharmacy Farmácia Piratininga | Mirafarma

5.2km

Supermarket Supermarket Piratininga

5.3km

Supermarket Grand Marché - Itaipu

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Cordeirinho

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Ponta Negra

10 - Exceptional 80m

Tourist Attraction Mirante

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction Ponta Negra channel

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Tourist Attraction Sancristia ponta negra

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Praça Nossa Senhora das Graças Ponta Negra

9.8 - Exceptional 380m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse of Ponta Negra

9.6 - Exceptional 440m

Tourist Attraction Ilha de Pedra - Ponta Negra Maricá

10 - Exceptional 610m

Tourist Attraction Praia da reserva de Bambuí

790m

Bowling Alley Boliche Piratininga

8.6 - Excellent 5.8km

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Stays nearby

2 accomodations nearby

15.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Camboinhas Oceanside Oceanfront

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Inoa • 14.8km from center

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23km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Apartament Rio Center

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Inoa • 20.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.5 (Excellent)

What to do in Frances 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 Frances 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

2.9km

Aeronautica Beach Aeronautica Beach

8 Very good

6.6km

Itaipuaсu Beach Itaipuaсu Beach

8.4 Very good

9.9km

Barra em Marica Beach Barra em Marica Beach

8.3 Very good

12.2km

Itacoatiara Beach Itacoatiara Beach

8.9 Excellent

12.9km

Guaratiba Beach Guaratiba Beach

8.1 Very good

13.4km

Itaipu Beach Itaipu Beach

8.8 Excellent

15km

Camboinhas Beach Camboinhas Beach

8.8 Excellent

15.5km

Praia de Camboinhas Praia de Camboinhas

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Inoa • 6.9km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 31km

Transport

Airport

SDU • 26.4km

Bus Station

Rua São João dos Santos Leal próximo ao 53 • 12.1km

Train Station

metro • 27.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.5 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.5 Very good

Luan Silva

8 Very good

Top

April 2023

Luisa Mendez

10 Exceptional

Good

April 2023

JULIANO RODRIGUES

8 Very good

Ok!

April 2023

Nina Kavani

10 Exceptional

The beach is serene, spotless, and perfect for unwinding and relishing the ocean.

April 2023

Nicolette Delgado

10 Exceptional

Lagomar is absolutely perfect.

April 2023

Questions and answers

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

The Frances Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Frances Beach?

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

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

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Frances 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 Frances Beach are usually strong.

Is the Frances 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 Frances Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Frances 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 Frances Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Frances Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Frances Beach?

There are 48 places to stay in the Frances Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Frances Beach from parking?

The Frances 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Frances 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?

Frances 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.Frances 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.