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 tourists alike.

located in the neighborhood by the same name, this beach is nearly 3 km long, a size similar to copacabana beach or ipanema and leblon beaches together - this is a shore of beautiful waters, fine white sands, and a great view of rio de janeiro's landscape.