icaraí beach is the most famous and important beach in niterói, as it is very extensive and located in the hearth of town - near the museum of modern art, and not far from the pier where ferries connect to rio de janeiro.

icaraí beach borders a neighborhood of the same name, one of the most affluent in niterói, and faces directly across guanabara bay towards flamengo in rio de janeiro.

with a nice extension, fine golden sand and plenty of coconut trees to complement its enviable zip code, praia de icaraí is widely considered the most popular beach in the city, although its water is not best to swim in.