at a glance

only 250 meters long, this beach owes its name to the reddish tones of its sand, as 'vermelha' translates to 'red' - with steep rocks on both sides, the waves on this beach are never excessively strong, and the water is almost always perfect for swimming. 

red beach is the starting point for many who practice canoe and kayaking, and many recreational fishermen also usually stand on the sides of this beach.

one of the most romantic spots in rio, praia vermelha is perfect to take rarely seen sunset pictures, or to feel away from everything - in fact, the limited or no traffic behind the beach, along withthe high rocky hills surrounding the area make the whole shore feel as not part of ant city, and only the sound of the waves fills the air.