continuing along the coast
east-bound, praia de
piratininga is the first of the largest oceanic beaches
in
niterói. also called
praião (big
beach) because of its large size, piratininga is an
indigenous word meaning 'drying fish.'
in fact, this area is rich in fish and proud fishermen who show their fish
on the beach and routinely sell it to restaurant owners and
visiting beach goers
alike.