on the left side, just across from the many colorful houses built on the hills surrounding this beach, the small island ilha do frade can be seen.

during the summer, the sun sets exactly in front of this bay, making this beach a prime location for many photographers. 

over the years, several movies and tele-novelas have been filmed on praia grande.

from barra de guaratiba beach it is also possible to have a privileged view of the restinga da marambaia.