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5.8

Pleasant

Praia de Ponta Grossa

Pedra de Guaratiba, Brazil

#375 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 11.1 km

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Restaurant Sobre as Ondas 2

8.6 - Excellent 9.6km

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About

Praia de Ponta Grossa is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 375th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 46.5 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 11.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and bright 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Praia de Ponta Grossa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Dona Luiza, which has a rating of 7.1.

Praia de Ponta Grossa is located in Rio de Janeiro within Aracatiba, 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

+25 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 11.1 km

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Restaurant Sobre as Ondas 2

8.6 - Excellent 9.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 12.3km from center

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11.2km from the beach

Casa Marambaia

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Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba

6 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia do Aterro Praia do Aterro

6 Pleasant

4.5km

Praia Dona Luiza Praia Dona Luiza

7.1 Good

6.7km

Praia de Sepetiba Praia de Sepetiba

7.5 Very good

9.4km

Marambaia Beach Marambaia Beach

7.9 Very good

11.4km

Barra de Guaratiba Beach Barra de Guaratiba Beach

8.7 Excellent

12.6km

Funda Beach Funda Beach

8.2 Very good

12.7km

Meio Beach Meio Beach

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 11.1km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 46.5km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 10.2km

Bus Station

Magarça • 4.7km

Train Station

Tancredo Neves • 9.1km

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5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

Luxana Morise

10 Exceptional

It's a privilege to be able to witness the sunset from such a stunning location!

April 2023

Leandros Andradon

10 Exceptional

Good

April 2023

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10 Exceptional

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KYLE JONES

10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed it!

April 2023

Nadia Vega

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April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Ponta Grossa?

The coastline of Praia de Ponta Grossa is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia de Ponta Grossa?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Ponta Grossa, 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 Ponta Grossa good for swimming?

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

Praia de Ponta Grossa is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Praia de Ponta Grossa 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Praia de Ponta Grossa secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Praia de Ponta Grossa is visited only by a few travellers. 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Ponta Grossa?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Ponta Grossa.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Ponta Grossa?

There are 62 places to stay in the Praia de Ponta Grossa area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Ponta Grossa include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Ponta Grossa from parking?

The Praia de Ponta Grossa 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 Praia de Ponta Grossa?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Ponta Grossa 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.