water sports enthusiasts also gravitate to this beach, particularly novices, as the smooth surface of the water is favorable for honing their skills; windsurfers, sailors and water skiers are commonly seen here.

paragliders also frequently land on the beach due to its proximity to the niterói city park (parque da cidade) on top of morro da viração, which is a normally where they take off.

one of charitas beach's biggest advantages is the beach's  surrounding neighborhood - also called charitas.