Photo of Praia de Freguesia de Santana with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia de Freguesia de Santana with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Praia de Freguesia de Santana with very clean level of cleanliness

7.2

Good

Praia de Freguesia de Santana

Praia de Japariz , Brazil

#312 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Praia do U • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Refúgio Das Caravelas

9 - Excellent 220m

Bar Bar da Pedra

250m

Bar Saco do céu Restobar

9.4 - Excellent 360m

Bar PIRATA PARK SACO DO CÉU

430m

Restaurant Flutuante Do Saco Do Ceu

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Restaurant Restaurante e Pousada Coqueiro Verde

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Gruta das Estrelas

8.8 - Excellent 650m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Recanto da Praia

7 - Good 690m

Restaurant Restaurante Lagoa Azul

6.6 - Good 720m

Hiking Area Mirante da Lagoa Azul

1.8km

Hiking Area Trilha para Praia de Iguacu

2.9km

Hiking Area Trail to the beach Sororoca

7km

Hiking Area Trilha entre Praia de Palmas e Praia do Pouso

9.3km

Hiking Area Trilha para Lopes Mendes

9.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sorvetes e Cia Saco do Céu

10 - Exceptional 150m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Funil

9.6 - Exceptional 610m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Amor

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Igreja da Freguesia de Santana

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Freguesia de Santana

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa Azul

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto da Paty

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Dos Macacos

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Monkey Island

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Cachoeira da Feiticeira

3.8km

Historical Landmark Ruínas do Lazareto

5.4km

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About

Praia de Freguesia de Santana is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 312th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 104.8 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Praia do U settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia de Freguesia de Santana 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.

16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Araca, which has a rating of 8.4.

Praia de Freguesia de Santana (Rio de Janeiro) is located outside the Praia do U 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 coast of the Grande island and the correct question is not how to get to Praia de Freguesia de Santana, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Praia do U • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Refúgio Das Caravelas

9 - Excellent 220m

Bar Bar da Pedra

250m

Bar Saco do céu Restobar

9.4 - Excellent 360m

Bar PIRATA PARK SACO DO CÉU

430m

Restaurant Flutuante Do Saco Do Ceu

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Restaurant Restaurante e Pousada Coqueiro Verde

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Gruta das Estrelas

8.8 - Excellent 650m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Recanto da Praia

7 - Good 690m

Restaurant Restaurante Lagoa Azul

6.6 - Good 720m

Hiking Area Mirante da Lagoa Azul

1.8km

Hiking Area Trilha para Praia de Iguacu

2.9km

Hiking Area Trail to the beach Sororoca

7km

Hiking Area Trilha entre Praia de Palmas e Praia do Pouso

9.3km

Hiking Area Trilha para Lopes Mendes

9.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sorvetes e Cia Saco do Céu

10 - Exceptional 150m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Funil

9.6 - Exceptional 610m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Amor

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Igreja da Freguesia de Santana

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Freguesia de Santana

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa Azul

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto da Paty

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia Dos Macacos

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Monkey Island

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Cachoeira da Feiticeira

3.8km

Historical Landmark Ruínas do Lazareto

5.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

710m from the beach

7.4 Good

Pousada Gata Russa

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Praia do U • 680m from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Lila Limao Hostel

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Praia do U • 6.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

710m 9 min walk

Praia da Caravela Praia da Caravela

7.6 Very good

810m 10 min walk

Japariz beach Japariz beach

8 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Praia do Amor Praia do Amor

6 Pleasant

1.1km 15 min walk

Praia de Fora Praia de Fora

7.2 Good

1.8km 23 min walk

Praia do Jacinto Praia do Jacinto

6.8 Good

2.2km

Praia do Pereque Praia do Pereque

7.2 Good

2.6km

Praia de Freguesia de Santana Praia de Freguesia de Santana

8.3 Very good

2.8km

Praia de Araca Praia de Araca

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Praia do U • 120m

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 104.8km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 53.6km

Bus Station

Rodovia Procurador Haroldo Fernandes Duarte • 11.5km

Train Station

Santa Cruz • 57.7km

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7.2 Good

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7.2 Good

Gerry B

8 Very good

The beach in Ilhagrande, Angra (Brazil) is expansive and bustling. It boasts stunning beauty and is surrounded by abundant vegetation.

February 2024

Luna Vega

10 Exceptional

An absolutely amazing and unforgettable destination 😍

February 2024

Lorenzo Lira

10 Exceptional

Wonderful place!!

February 2024

Rebel Man

8 Very good

Crystal clear water

February 2024

Ezra

10 Exceptional

This beach on the Big Island is absolutely stunning and an ideal spot to spend an entire day with great company and a couple of ice-cold beers.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

The Praia de Freguesia de Santana 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 Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Freguesia de Santana, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia de Freguesia de Santana good for swimming?

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

Praia de Freguesia de Santana is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Freguesia de Santana for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia de Freguesia de Santana 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 Praia de Freguesia de Santana secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Freguesia de Santana 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.

What are the key audiences of Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

Praia de Freguesia de Santana can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Freguesia de Santana.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Refúgio Das Caravelas is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

There are 401 places to stay in the Praia de Freguesia de Santana area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Freguesia de Santana include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Freguesia de Santana from parking?

The Praia de Freguesia de Santana has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Freguesia de Santana that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia do Funil located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Freguesia de Santana?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Freguesia de Santana is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 22°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.