located in rio's
zona oeste,
praia dos amores
(beach of the romances) is a small beach located at the very beginning
of what becomes
praia da barra
(barra
beach).
set along the canal that joins the ocean to the
lagoa da tijuca,
praia dos amores has fine white sands and very calm waters, due
to the pier that
defines the beach's limits, called
quebra mar de barra.
many
jet skis
can be seen
going across from this beach along the canal and into the ocean,
making swimming in these waters somewhat dangerous.