Another celebrated sport is Volleyball and courts can be found lining the beachfront at almost all of the beaches in the city, where professionals and amateurs come to flaunt and hone their talents.

There is also a wide assortment of water-based sports which Cariocas and visitors flock to Rio's shores for. Swimmers congregate in groups for mass swims and competitions, while surfers and body-boarders take to the rough, clean waters of the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, and further afield to nearby Recreio dos Bandeirantes - as well as the trendy beaches of the districts of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.

At the moment, Stand-Up Paddle is the fashionable water recreation in Rio: a sport that involves standing on a board while using a paddle to glide through the waves. The activity offers tranquil exercise accompanied by unique views of the natural landscape, easy to practice and also enjoyable on lakes and lagoons.