located
in
niterói, the city just across the bridge that joins it to rio
de janeiro,
praia de icaraí
(icaraí beach)
is the most famous and most frequented beach in
niterói.
about 1200 meters long, icaraí beach has dark
green waters, medium
white sands, calm waves, and a long promenade rich of almond trees and coconut
tress creating numerous shaded and resting areas.
set within the peaceful waters of
guanabara bay, praia de
icaraí is named using a tupi-guarani word meaning 'sacred water'
or, according to some, 'sacred river' or 'salty river.'