however, unfortunately, the water of praia da bica is often polluted and not suitable for swimming - so the boletim de balneabilidade de praias should always be checked in advance by opening this page.

while the guanabara bay is undergoing a process of restoration, it will take a few more years to be completed, and for the waters of the bay to be perfectly clean again.

it is also the place to be for those that love sailing - there are wooden boats for hire that take people in sailing tours round the area.

one of the characteristics that make this beach so special is that it is surrounded by coconut trees which offer natural shadow spots where visitors and locals can keep themselves away from the rays and heat of the sun.