these areas aim to protect forests, lagoas, flora and fauna in this beautiful city, also blessed with a few gorgeous beaches.

for those looking to relax and enjoy some leisure time, rio das ostras, has beaches of all types - some are centrally located with calm waters and access to bars and restaurants, while others let visitors enjoy stronger waves.

aside from the centrally located praia do bosque and praia do centro, visitors interested in a calm beach, safe and appropriate for kids, can discover two popular options: joana beach and tartaruga beach.

for those interested in boating, central beach (praia do centro) offers boat tours, banana boating, as well as a variety of sailing alternatives.