however, rio is also home to
less publicized beaches facing two major bays,
that are within the city limits -
guanabara bay, and
sepetiba bay.
many beaches in rio face
guanabara bay,
normally preferred by families with small children, due to the
calmer waters - waters that are nonetheless not always suitable
for swimming until the cleaning in progress will be completed. some of these beaches, such as
flamengo beach, are beautiful and famous, located in the zona sul(south zone) and offering spectacular views.