located on
paquetá's south-western side,
praia da cocheiras
(beach of the barns)
is a 300-meter beach also called
praia do veloso, praia do parque (beach of the
park), and praia dos cavalos
(beach of the horses)
the natural reserve
parque darke de mattos is very close to this beach,
and can be accessed via the path near the old pier in the middle
of the stretch.
there are many barns (cocheiras) near this beach,
home to the many horses who live on the island, thus the beach
is often called 'of the barns.'