the sands are kept relatively clean compared to those of other beaches on ilha do governador and locals enjoy beginning their walking and running routines at the entrance of the jequiá yacht club, passing the beach on their way to other parts of the island.

behind the beach the paróquia sagrada família, a pretty white church, overlooks the beach adding to the charm of this bucolic area.

there is no direct bus line that connects rio's zona sul to the beaches of ilha do governador.