Photo of Santo Antonio Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Santo Antonio Beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Santo Antonio Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Santo Antonio Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.8

Very good

Santo Antonio Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Santo Antonio Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Franco Burger - (Aquárius) is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Praia de Santo Antônio

Barra de São João, Brazil

#234 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Barra de Sao Joao • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar pajé

9.4 - Excellent 50m

Cafe MIALE Empada & Café

9.6 - Exceptional 170m

Cafe Jessica rodrigues da cunha

190m

Cafe Arte Café Bistrô

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Franco Burger - (Aquárius)

9 - Excellent 270m

Bar Quiosque W Machado

10 - Exceptional 270m

Bar Mureta do Capri

290m

Bar Bar e Restaurante Baiana

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Cafe Confeitaria três meninas

400m

Tourist Attraction Praia, boa para família e pesca!

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Aquarius

9 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Bella Beach

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Pier da Prainha - Barra de São João

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Prainha

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Capela da Barra de São João

9 - Excellent 280m

Tourist Attraction Histórica Ponte Quebrada Sobre O Rio São João

8.6 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Praião da barra de São João

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Tourist Attraction Jardineira Tchan da Alegria

8 - Very good 810m

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About

Santo Antonio Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 234th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 129.2 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Barra de Sao Joao settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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.

Santo Antonio Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

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 Praiao da barra de Sao Joao, which has a rating of 7.8.

Santo Antonio Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Barra de Sao Joao, 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 +18 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Barra de Sao Joao • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar pajé

9.4 - Excellent 50m

Cafe MIALE Empada & Café

9.6 - Exceptional 170m

Cafe Jessica rodrigues da cunha

190m

Cafe Arte Café Bistrô

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Franco Burger - (Aquárius)

9 - Excellent 270m

Bar Quiosque W Machado

10 - Exceptional 270m

Bar Mureta do Capri

290m

Bar Bar e Restaurante Baiana

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Cafe Confeitaria três meninas

400m

Tourist Attraction Praia, boa para família e pesca!

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Aquarius

9 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Bella Beach

10 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Pier da Prainha - Barra de São João

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Prainha

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Capela da Barra de São João

9 - Excellent 280m

Tourist Attraction Histórica Ponte Quebrada Sobre O Rio São João

8.6 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Praião da barra de São João

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Tourist Attraction Jardineira Tchan da Alegria

8 - Very good 810m

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3.6km from the beach

Casa c piscina / churrasqueira em unamar Cabo frio

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Barra de Sao Joao • 5.1km from center

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3.6km from the beach

4.6 Tolerable

Casa de praia

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Barra de Sao Joao • 5.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Santo Antonio Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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8 Very good

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Joana Beach Joana Beach

8.7 Excellent

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Cemiterio Beach Cemiterio Beach

8.3 Very good

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Turtle Beach Turtle Beach

7.9 Very good

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Virgin Beach Virgin Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Barra de Sao Joao • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 129.2km

Transport

Airport

BZC • 19km

Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Rio das Ostras • 14.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Santo Antonio Beach?

The Santo Antonio 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 Santo Antonio Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santo Antonio 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
Football (nearby)

Is the Santo Antonio 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.

Santo Antonio Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Santo Antonio Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Santo Antonio 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 very smooth.

Is the Santo Antonio Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Santo Antonio 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 Santo Antonio Beach?

The bar is located right on the Santo Antonio Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Franco Burger - (Aquárius) is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Santo Antonio Beach?

There are 155 places to stay in the Santo Antonio Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Santo Antonio Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Santo Antonio Beach from parking?

The Santo Antonio 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 Santo Antonio Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Santo Antonio Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia da Prainha located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Santo Antonio Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Santo Antonio Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 24°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Santo Antonio 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.Santo Antonio 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.