Sun, Sea and Sand: Beach Vacations in Brazil
Brazil is famous for its amazing beaches, and with well over four thousand miles of stunning Atlantic coast it is easy to see why. If you are lucky enough to visit you will soon discover that there is a wide variety of beaches, where you can sun yourself on the sands or play in the warm waters.
There is a beach for you, whatever it is that you are looking for on your vacation. Some cater to the more active visitor, with great surfing and sports opportunities. There are bustling beaches on which the young and the young-at-heart gather while they party. Others are perfect for a family getaway. Some are packed with people, while others offer a chance to get away from the crowd.
Copacabana is the most well known of all the beaches in Brazil, and it attracts the most visitors too. It is worth a look if you’re in Brazil for a mix of the nightlife and the beach-side recovery the morning after, or if you just want to see where the beautiful people spend their time.
For families, Rio offers a calmer space with good access from local hotels, at Ipanema. The beach is just as beautiful, but you’ll find it a much better place for children to play.
The more active traveler will find Jericoacoara, while taking a little more effort to get to, to be worth the trip. Here you can meet other backpackers and join in with all the activities. Windsurfing is particularly popular here, and if you’re around at dusk, chances are you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular sunset.
From the Costa Verde you can relax on a gorgeous beach within sight of the exotic rainforest. This is a much quieter part of the coast, although nearby King’s Cove has some excellent facilities geared to the family market.
If you’re interested in nature, or just looking to spread out over a larger section of the beach, you should head towards the beach at Santos. There is an interesting garden here, as well as a vast four mile long stretch of sand on which you’ll get a lot more privacy than one one of the busier beaches. Pipa is also a good choice, although it tends to become a lot busier later in the day, and noisier too thanks to the sand buggies. You’ve got a great chance of watching dolphins play just off the shore here though, so its well worth a visit.
There’s a real tropical paradise to be found at Genipabu, with its coconut palms and bright blue lagoons set against the pure white sands. Plenty of other beaches are waiting to be discovered nearby, too, so this is a great place to visit if you’re looking to get outside the main tourist cities in Brazil.
