Best Beaches In & Near Búzios
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1. Olho de Boi
Rodrigo Soldon Travel time from Búzios: approx 0.5 hrs
Positioned on the western side of a tiny cove shaped like a "V", Olho de Boi is an official nudist beach on a promontory of land outside of the resort town of Armação dos Búzois. It is accessible only by water taxi or on foot via a jungle path of around 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) in length. The name of the beach translates literally to 'eye of the bull',… read more »
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2. Geribá
Filipe Fortes Travel time from Búzios: approx 0.5 hrs
Geribá is the most happening beach in the popular coastal town of Buzios. It is situated on the southern side of the Peninsula with the town right behind. This long, curving stretch of sandy beach is the hang-out of Rio de Janeiro's rich and famous who come here to relax, party and enjoy the surrounds.
Along with the celebrities come a mix of beachgoers; often a young crowd, Geribá is particularly… read more »
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3. Praia Brava (Cabo Frio)
Rodrigo Soldon Travel time from Búzios: approx 0.5 hrs
South facing Praia Brava is relatively isolated from other beaches on the Cabo Frio peninsula. A small length of sand just a couple of hundred metres in length, it is backed by sloping hills providing a secluded feel.
This is one of the reasons Praia Brava has become popular with nudist bathers. To please all visitors, the beach is divided into two halves – one where clothing is not permitted, and… read more »
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4. Praia do Forno
Rafael Rabello de Barros Travel time from Búzios: approx 0.5 hrs
It is quite bizarre how different Praia do Forno is from neighbouring Praia dos Anjos. The latter is backed by the large town of Arraial do Cabo and you can barely move for boats. Yet just a couple of hundred metres hike over the headland to the north and you will feel like you have landed on a tropical island.
As you crest the headland you will get you first glimpse… read more »
