further, on joatinga beach there no public restrooms, no kiosks, food vendors, or any sporting or exercise facilities. due to the position of the beach at the bottom of a rocky hill, direct sunlight ends in mid afternoon - however, summer sunsets seen from this angle are said to be particularly intense. access to this beach is only through a private condominium located on estrada do joá, a road accessible both from barra da tijuca and from são conrado.
