praia do belo jardim (beach of
the beautiful garden) is now part of the areas under the control
of the
brazilian aeronautical forces (força
aérea brasileira).
the beach is quite narrow, and
often disappears under high tide, not leaving much to enjoy
other than the view.
the name is honor of a garden
that was behind the beach before the military base was built,
and where now is
praça oito.