this beach is a pleasant walk, mostly in the shades of almond trees, and always near a bench facing the beautiful guanabara bay. many fishermen's boats left along the sand add to the charm and character of this corner of the island near the praia da moreninha and praia dos coqueiros, and across from the praia de são roque, the pousada recanto do são roque has basic rooms with air conditioning, fans, swimming pool, and sauna - located on praça de são roque, 1, ilha de paquetá, rio de janeiro, tel. (21) 3397.0317.
