About Buzios

Before listing the beaches, let's talk about the city as a whole. Búzios is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, with its beaches and crystal clear waters. In total, we have 27 beaches to visit. In this travel guide, we will list the most popular beaches in Búzios that are essential to visit (some say that you haven't come to Búzios if you don't visit these beaches) and those beaches that are not so well known but will surprise you. So, let's start:

Praia de Geribá

It would be impossible to start a guide to the main beaches without mentioning Geribá Beach. Named after a palm tree native to the region, Geribá Beach is one of the largest and most popular beaches in Búzios. With a variety of activities, from the famous Fishbone Restaurant and Beach Club to small kiosks located all along the beach, Geribá Beach is perfect for spending a long day at the beach in comfort and fun. With predominantly cold waters, the beach offers activities for children, such as surfing lessons, banana boats and water discs, ensuring fun for all ages.

It is also important to highlight the need for care and attention on Geribá Beach. The right-hand side of the beach, even though it is one of the most popular, can have rough and dangerous seas and is not recommended for those with less experience. The left-hand side of the beach has calmer seas and milder waters, allowing you to enjoy a nice swim without worrying. There are several lifeguard stations along the beach to ensure the safety of all swimmers.

Getting to Geribá beach is very simple, it is easily accessible from the neighborhood also named Geribá, with several access points to the beach that extends from its right to the left corner, very easily located on the map.

Praia de João Fernandes

Following the itinerary of the most popular beaches in Búzios, we have João Fernandes Beach. The origin of the name of the beach is very interesting, as there are two versions of its name. The first story is that the name is in honor of a Portuguese colonizer, called João Fernandes, who used the beach as a refuge to escape from pirates who surrounded the Brazilian coast. And the other, the name would be in honor of a fisherman, who was sentenced to be executed for fishing on this beach, an activity that was prohibited in the region by royal decree. Thus, in honor of this fisherman, the beach was named after him, João Fernandes.

João Fernandes Beach, unlike Geribá Beach, has warm, calm waters and is significantly smaller. In addition, there is a wealth of fish and other marine animals that live in the corals and rocks in the corners of the beach. Therefore, it is clear that diving on this beach is essential, and there are several options for this activity on the beach itself, from beginners diving with just a snorkel to semi-professional diving with guides and oxygen tanks. In addition, among other ideal activities, we have kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

João Fernandes beach can be easily accessed by land. Follow the main road to the end. On the right, you will find the beach in the João Fernandes neighborhood. João Fernandinho beach is also worth mentioning, as it is a small strip of sand with access from the main beach, via a small semi-paved promenade.

Praia de Manguinhos

Manguinhos Beach is the largest beach in Búzios, measuring 8 km long. It got its name because the mangrove vegetation used to stretch across the entire beach, but unfortunately today it only represents a tiny part of that 8 km long stretch. Unlike the others mentioned, Manguinhos Beach is not a popular beach for swimmers and the sea, but rather for the variety of beach options. Ideal for a nice walk, Manguinhos Beach, due to its long stretch of hard-packed sand and easy access, is popular with runners and fitness enthusiasts who enjoy a good walk. In addition, due to the gusts of wind that occur throughout the year, it is ideal for sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing, and is the stage for international competitions.

In addition to the activities mentioned above, the beach has a beautiful visual appeal. From its green slopes, when walking to the right side of the beach, it is possible to see the mangrove vegetation, rarely found in the world. Boosting this bucolic aspect of the beach, it is also the stage for one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, enjoyed by many tourists who spread out along the pier of Manguinhos beach. It is also worth mentioning that the largest gastronomic center of Búzios, Porto da Barra, is located right on the beach, and is a must-see during your visit.

Due to the large extension of the beach, its location is easy to find, as there are several accesses along these 8 km, but the most common is through Porto da Barra, which is located to the left of the city's main road. There, in addition to parking, is where this gastronomic center and the Manguinhos Pier are located.