located in rio's zona sul, in the são conrado neighborhood, praia de são conrado is a beautiful 2 km beach, characterized by fine white sand, blue waters, strong waves, and a beautiful view of the surrounding morro dois irmãos, pedra bonita, and pedra da gávea - commonly called praia de são conrado, due to the name of the neighborhood facing the beach, the official name of this beach is praia da gávea, named after the nearby pedra da gávea, the easily recognizable flat-top mountain that can be seen from many locations in rio.

praia da são conrado is one of the most beautiful example of social diversity of rio de janeiro, since it is attended almost exclusively by residents of the nearby luxury neighborhood são conrado, and residents of the favela rocinha. surfers also attend this beach, as well as some fishermen who normally use the rocky edge on the east side. the promenade has a bicycle path and a variety of kiosks - there are some basic exercising infrastructures as well, and 3 lifeguard towers with public restrooms.