botafogo beach also has a truly spectacular view of sugarloaf mountain and the morro do leme, and even better from the mirante pasmado, not known to many, and accessible via general severino street.

the walk winds past flamengo beach, for more spectacular views but not for a dip as it is known to have unpropper waters for baths on most days.

niterói can be seen across the bay, with the sugarloaf on one side and the flamengo park on the other.