of the many beaches in macaé, cavaleiros beach is the most frequented by both locals and tourists, especially due to the many popular gastronomic-focused bars and restaurants located in the vicinity - the beach is neighbored by a boardwalk and stretches for one and a half kilometers, enjoyed by many for an evening stroll. 

a beach more suitable for aquatic sports such as surfing and body boarding is pecado beach - a continuation of cavaleiros beach to the south, was the site of the macaé ecosurf event held in years 2011 through 2013 and garners the attention of surfers in brazil and beyond.