located on
paquetá's south-western side,
praia do veloso is a
300-meter beach also called
praia do parque (beach of the park),
praia dos cavalos
(beach of the horses), and
praia da cocheiras (beach of the barns).
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. link
also nearby is the newly renovated and developed
praça fernão valdez,
an area with areas for recreational and sport activities, and a
kiosk.