located in rio's zona sul-oeste along avenida sernambetiba, with nearly 18 km (12 miles) of extension, barra beach (praia da barra da tijuca)  is the biggest beach in rio de janeiro.

in our guide we differentiated barra beach in three different beaches: barra beach, praia do pepê, and praia da reserva ecológica, since they are the most significant segments of the beach.

characterized by fine white sand, clean light-green waters, strong waves, and wide areas between the promenade and the water, this beach has become popular in the last 20 years with the development of barra da tijuca, the modern neighborhood behind it.