the beaches of ro de janeiro are among the most famous world wide and are a vital part of the city's natural, cultural and social portfolio - numbering over 70, these beaches can be classified in three groups, based on their location relative to the waters they face.

atlantic beaches, which attract the most varied crowds, guanabara bay beaches, characterized by calm waters and finally, sepetiba bay beaches in the far west of the city. -these are some of the best beaches that can be found in greater metropolitan rio de janeiro.