despite flamengo beach's calm waters, this beach is not always
recommended for swimming, due to high levels of pollutions of
the guanabara bay's water. still a perfect location for sun tanning, running, and
bicycling
this beach is one of the most popular areas in rio where team
sports are played on the sand, such as volley,
beach soccer, and
even rugby. flamengo beach is often used as a viewing stage for important
sporting and sailing events.