many restaurants in the area specialize in sea food, and are popular destinations for residents of the region and of the nearby nearby neighborhoods of campo grande, bangu, and santa cruz.

a variety of small bars and kiosks animate this quite beach during the week-ends an holidays, when many gather on the pier to drink, chat, and play sports.

recently built, one 150-meter pier going into the bay, and one 350-meter pier parallel to the beach, have become a major local attraction  - as they are ideal for cycling, skating, meeting friends, and gazing at the views.