located on
paquetá's south-western side,
praia dos cavalos
(beach of the horses)
is a 300-meter beach also called
praia do veloso, praia do parque (beach of the
park), 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.
there are many barns behind this beach, home to
the many horses used on the island to carry materials or
carriages, this the name praia dos cavalos.