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Praia da Caravela

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Caravela?

There are 380 places to stay in the Praia da Caravela area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Caravela include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7023941&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Papiro Boutique</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7184986&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada e Pizzaria Suites Saco do ceu</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4080500&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Gata Russa</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6887721&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa de Temporada Ceu e Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7225035&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Suites Casa Azul, Vila do Abraao, conforto, limpeza, perto do centro e da praia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4440572&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Suite da Vila - Beira Mar</a></li></ul>

Praia de Japariz , Brazil

#280 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

7.6

Very good

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

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Located within the settlement

Praia do U • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Flutuante Do Saco Do Ceu

8.6 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Restaurante Refúgio Das Caravelas

9 - Excellent 270m

Restaurant Flutuante da Felicidade

10 - Exceptional 310m

Bar Saco do céu Restobar

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Bar Bar da Pedra

450m

Bar PIRATA PARK SACO DO CÉU

770m

Restaurant Reis & Magos Restaurante

7.8 - Very good 830m

Restaurant Gruta das Estrelas

8.8 - Excellent 860m

Fast Food Restaurant La Isla Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 870m

Hiking Area Mirante da Lagoa Azul

2.3km

Hiking Area Trilha para Praia de Iguacu

2.4km

Hiking Area Trail to the beach Sororoca

7.4km

Hiking Area Trilha entre Praia de Palmas e Praia do Pouso

8.8km

Hiking Area Trilha para Lopes Mendes

9km

Ice Cream Shop Sorvetes e Cia Saco do Céu

10 - Exceptional 450m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Amor

560m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Funil

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Igreja da Freguesia de Santana

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Freguesia de Santana

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa Azul

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto da Paty

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia Dos Macacos

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cachoeira da Feiticeira

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Monkey Island

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Historical Landmark Ruínas do Lazareto

4.9km

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About

Praia da Caravela is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 280th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 104.6 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Praia do U settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia da Caravela 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 da Caravela is located in Rio de Janeiro within Praia do U, 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 coast of the Grande island, 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 +20 ^o C

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Praia do U • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Flutuante Do Saco Do Ceu

8.6 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Restaurante Refúgio Das Caravelas

9 - Excellent 270m

Restaurant Flutuante da Felicidade

10 - Exceptional 310m

Bar Saco do céu Restobar

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Bar Bar da Pedra

450m

Bar PIRATA PARK SACO DO CÉU

770m

Restaurant Reis & Magos Restaurante

7.8 - Very good 830m

Restaurant Gruta das Estrelas

8.8 - Excellent 860m

Fast Food Restaurant La Isla Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 870m

Hiking Area Mirante da Lagoa Azul

2.3km

Hiking Area Trilha para Praia de Iguacu

2.4km

Hiking Area Trail to the beach Sororoca

7.4km

Hiking Area Trilha entre Praia de Palmas e Praia do Pouso

8.8km

Hiking Area Trilha para Lopes Mendes

9km

Ice Cream Shop Sorvetes e Cia Saco do Céu

10 - Exceptional 450m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Amor

560m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Funil

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Igreja da Freguesia de Santana

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Prainha da Freguesia de Santana

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa Azul

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia Canto da Paty

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia Dos Macacos

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cachoeira da Feiticeira

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Monkey Island

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Historical Landmark Ruínas do Lazareto

4.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.7km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Suites Casa Azul, Vila do Abraao, conforto, limpeza, perto do centro e da praia

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Located at nearest locality

Praia do U • 6.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

560m 7 min walk

Praia de Fora Praia de Fora

7.2 Good

610m 8 min walk

Praia do Amor Praia do Amor

6 Pleasant

710m 9 min walk

Praia de Freguesia de Santana Praia de Freguesia de Santana

7.2 Good

1.3km 18 min walk

Praia do Jacinto Praia do Jacinto

6.8 Good

1.4km 19 min walk

Japariz beach Japariz beach

8 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Praia do Pereque Praia do Pereque

7.2 Good

2.2km

Praia de Camiranga Praia de Camiranga

8.1 Very good

2.4km

Praia de Iguacu Praia de Iguacu

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Praia do U • 760m

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 104.6km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 53.5km

Bus Station

Rodovia Procurador Haroldo Fernandes Duarte • 11.6km

Train Station

Santa Cruz • 57.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Caravela?

The Praia da Caravela 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 da Caravela?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Caravela, 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 da Caravela good for swimming?

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

Praia da Caravela is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia da Caravela for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia da Caravela 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 da Caravela secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Praia da Caravela is visited only by a few travellers. 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 Praia da Caravela?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Caravela.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Flutuante da Felicidade is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Caravela?

There are 380 places to stay in the Praia da Caravela area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Caravela include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia da Caravela from parking?

The Praia da Caravela has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Caravela?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Caravela that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia do Funil located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Caravela?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Caravela 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.