praia da barra, the beach of the neighborhood, is 16.5 km long and home to all sorts of different beachgoers - families, athletes, young crowds, and celebrities all seem to love a spot here.

praia da reserva, in theory part of praia da barra, is a 8 km stretch between marapendi lagoon and the atlantic ocean, is especially private, as it is located within an environmental reserve - and thus its name. to get to praia da reserva it is necessary to drive or catch a bus to one of the adjacent beaches, and then walk to it, as the road precludes any direct motor transportation by making parking impossible.