not commonly known by most visitors to the city, yet quite popular with many residents of the zona oeste(west zone) of rio de janeiro, the pier located at the vey beginning of barra beachis a great mirante - calm, paved, with a perfect wall to 'sit and enjoy'.

called quebra mar de barra, this is a 50 meter long pier home to local fishermen, runners, and couples looking for a gorgeous view. its impressive extension allows visitors not only to feel as if they were in the middle of the sea, but also to have a panoramic and up-close view of two of the ilhas tijuca (tijuca islands)- ilha alfavacaand ilha pontuda.