while the ilha da marambaia seems to be a peninsula, it is in fact a long, thin island stretching out into the ocean and getting almost to the famous ilha grande.

this beach, seldom visited by foreign tourists is extremely popular in the region, where many people from the neighborhoods of campo grande, bangu, and santa cruz spend week-ends and holidays.

calm waters make of this beach an ideal setting for the many families who come here with their children, in fact  with hills on both ends of this small sandy beach, praia da barra de guaratiba has calm and clear waters that are perfect for swimming.