foot volley's popularity has spread in recent years, and there are now players exhibiting their skill on the beaches of europe and the united state of america.

it would be hard not to mention football, when discussing beach sports in rio de janeiro- asit is perhaps the most popular game in the country, with games being played in every available space, from car parks to the streets and, of course, the beach.

beach-soccer is also one of the most popular activities on the sands of rio, especially at night and during week-ends when many tournaments are played out.