Top Beaches in Brazil

Brazil is home to some of the most renowned and popular beaches, with some of them having world fame. This is true especially because of the long, beautiful length of 4,578 miles along the coastlines of Brazil. Some of the most important cities of Brazil are placed right on these coastlines, adding to their charm and picturesque beauty. Some of these cities include Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Maceio, Sao Luis and Aracaju, among others. These cities are home to some of the top beaches in Brazil, offering not only a range of activities, but many forms of entertainment. Today, with the boom in tourism Brazil, it is no wonder that most of the beach cities are known to be extremely crowded.

The best time to travel to these top beaches in Brazil is in the months of March to May and then again from September to October. Though these beaches are open all the through the year, it is a good idea to avoid these beaches in the summer time, from the months of December to February. While beaches in Brazil are known for its picturesque beauty, the white sands and the blue waters of Atlantic Ocean a feature characteristic of most Brazilian beaches, the water might not always be safe due to the strong currents. At the same time, do be careful of pickpockets in the beaches of the crowded cities of Rio, where the crime rate is known to soar once the sun sets, and especially in the dark areas.

The urban beaches in Brazil are many. Some of the most popular ones are in Rio de Janeiro, including Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, among others. The Copacabana beach is among the top beaches in Brazil, stretching across a length of four kilometers. While it is known for its cheap fare of restaurants and night clubs, the beach is known for its tight security and do be aware of pickpockets. Ipanema and Leblon are ideal for families and is considered much safer than the Copacabana. The former is known for being one of the most popular tanning spots, where you will find hundreds of visitors lazing around and soaking the sun. Ideal for family vacations, you can pass your time here, either drinking a beer or playing beach volleyball.

Buzio, located hundred miles northeast of Rio, one of the small fishing villages of Brazil is home to many spotless, quiet and safe beaches. Costa Verde is another popular stretch of white sands and tranquil beauty, with a long stretch of 175 miles. Another good option, away from Rio de Janeiro, is the Angra dos Reis, also known as Kings' Cove. Praia dos Castelhanos in Ilhabela is another popular beach, known for its unspoiled beauty. While it may take a bumpy road travel or a boat ride in order to reach this wilderness, the picturesque beauty of the beach more than makes up for it. The lush greenery of the Atlantic rain forests and the background offers an idyllic view of the beach. Boipeba in Bahia is another off the beaten track beach, known for its quiet, secluded spots and the coastline fringed with palm trees. It is a quieter alternative to the Morro de Sí£o Paulo. Porto de Galinhas in Pernambuco is an extremely quiet and secluded beach, with the town offering only few restaurants, surf shops and bars, among others. Ponta Negra in Manaus is a popular tanning spot, which is more of a river beach than an ocean beach. Besides these top beaches in Brazil, Fernando do Noronha and the beautiful but crowded island of Santa Catarina is home to many beautiful beaches as well.

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