It is not only soccer and samba that make Brazil famous. In this Latin American country, there are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which lead the ranking to please tourists from all over the world. Brazil is a country with a warm climate, long months of sunshine, and still unexploited nature in very large areas of its territory. When winter begins in Europe, this beautiful country starts the engines of summer. This is the reason why setting sail with Costa Cruises to Brazil in the last and first months of the year is an experience that will give you happiness, positivity… And a fantastic tan!
In Brazil there are thousands of kilometers of coastline with views of the Atlantic Ocean, from north to south, you can find a lot of dream beaches. It begins with those best known around the world, such as the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro, and ends with those beaches best known to Brazilians that conquer tourists.
Start with us a spectacular journey towards the discovery of the best 6 beautiful beaches in Brazil:
1. Copacabana
The most popular district of the most famous city in Brazil is probably Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro. The Copacabana beach is practically synonymous with holidays in Brazil! Overlooking the 6 km long Atlantic Ocean that stretches from Ipanema to Lim, Copacabana beach has been a reference since the last century, when it was also chosen by VIPs for their vacations.
Today the beach is the destination for young people who come to have fun from all corners of the world, but also for all kinds of tourists: here you can enjoy the golden sand, the blue ocean on the horizon, music, and vitality. Think about how beautiful it is to be there, lying in the sun between November and February, fleeing the winter on one of our cruises, to enjoy the warmth and color of a Brazilian summer.
Copacabana beach is also famous for its New Year’s Eve, one of the most popular open-air parties on the planet, with millions of people coming from all over the world every end of the year. It also hosted some events of the time: the 2006 Rolling Stones mega-concert, in which the beach was filled with 1,300,000 spectators. The number of people does not scare its inhabitants; in fact, Copacabana is one of the most populated neighborhoods in the world.
2. Praia do Francas, Maceio
Surf lovers, diving enthusiasts, food lovers: Praia do Francs is your paradise. It is in the state of Alagoas and in the Marechal Deodoro town hall, 25 kilometers from the capital, the city of Maceiá, in the most northeast part of Brazil. These places are famous not only among Brazilians but also among foreign tourists for their beaches, among which Praia do Francs definitely has a special place.
Here its waters have colors ranging from turquoise to incredible shades of dark green, and its waves make surfers happy. The beach also hosts surf competitions. Its golden sand and the palm trees that cover its entire profile complete the perfect image of this dream beach, which can be reached even with a Costa excursion.
The left side of Praia does Francas is a simpler area: from its bars and restaurants by the beach to the stalls near the sea that offer local seafood specialties. On this side of the beach, in addition, the water is calmer, also thanks to the presence of a perfect reef for diving.
3. Ipanema
In Ipanema is the chic soul of Rio de Janeiro. This neighborhood is home to some of the most expensive places throughout Latin America! You won’t be surprised then by the fact that its beach is particularly exclusive.
Ipanema Beach is a crescent of golden sand facing the Altlántico closed on one side by the Pedra do Arpoador and on the other by the Dois Irmaos Mountains, with a unique shape. Seeing them during their Costa excursion will be a thrill.
Ipanema is located just south of Copacabana, which is quite long, so you can find different types of tourists and regular visitors: from the favela children to the richest inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro. The place takes its name from the song that immortalized the beauty of this beach, the bossa nova from “Garota de Ipanema,” and is said to be the most famous stretch of the beach.
4. Lopes Mendes, Ilha Grande
In Ilha Grande, in the Atlantic Ocean south of Rio de Janeiro, are some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil: among them, a place of honor definitely goes to the Lopes Mendes beach in Ilha Grande, which means “great island” in Brazilian, it has particularly irregular coasts in which there are up to 106 beaches. Royal paradises, the marvelous expanse of white sand with crystal clear waters and views of the most northeast bay of the island.
Getting here can be a small adventure because the most spectacular way to get to Lopes Mendes is by trekking through the Atlantic Mata, that is, the Brazilian forest that covers much of Ilha Grande. There is also a shore excursion that accompanies you in this experience, making you live the perfect moment. By the way, in Lopes Mendes, you can swim with total tranquility because the temperatures of the ocean are really warm, and the background image will be a natural green landscape.
5. Praia do Curral, Ilhabela
In the green Ilhabela, in the state of Sao Paulo, a lido that is awaits you: Praia do Curral, the simplest soul on the island. Again, you will face true natural beauty, a long strip of golden sand bordered by the green of the island’s vegetation and overlooking a particularly calm the Atlantic Ocean, since it is not out to sea.
In the green Ilhabela, in the state of Sao Paulo, a lido that is awaits you: Praia do Curral, the simplest soul on the island. Again, you will face true natural beauty, a long strip of golden sand bordered by the green of the island’s vegetation and overlooking a particularly calm the Atlantic Ocean, since it is not out to sea.
Of course, there are also restaurants in the small town behind Praia do Curral. Some even do the service directly on the beach! We assure you that an excursion with Costra Cruises to this small fraction of paradise is worth it.
6. Praia do Bonete, Ilhabela
Are you looking for a little peace in Brazil? Praia do Bonete will be your Eden. It’s one of the beaches in Ilhabela, a Brazilian municipality made up of several islands located near the Tropic of Cancer. To get to Praia do Bonete, you will need patience, but it will be worth the trip to an idyllic panorama, a narrow bay, among green areas, with about 600 meters of golden sand and shallow water ten meters from the shore.
You will reach this hidden corner of Brazil through a path of about 12 kilometers long, along which you will walk for about 4 hours, during which you will also find beautiful waterfalls. At the end of the walk, you will arrive at Praia do Bonete, which at certain times of the year is also a destination for organized boat trips. Before entering the beach, you can stop at the restaurant behind it, which is located in the small fishing village near the sea.
God I’m a sucker for a good beach, these are all gorgeous!
They are, all of them are fantastic and worth it. Thanks for stopping by.
Such a lovely post with beautiful destinations. Brazil is definitely on my list of destinations to travel to in the future!
Yes, it’s really beautiful!!! Everyone should go there once in a lifetime
I’m absolutely obsessed with beaches, these look absolutely stunning!!
They are incredible!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!
I’m not actually a huge fan of the beach (sand is so annoying) but these are gorgeous ? I’d love to visit some day.
Me neither, but dear these beaches are stunning!!!!
Oh this makes me want to go on holiday SO BAD! Absolutely beautiful pictures and a great guide for anyone thinking about visiting Brazil!
I’d like to travel as soon as I can!!!!
Oooh I have some friends from Brazil. They keep talking about how gorgeous it is. I need to go someday! All of these beaches look gorgeous. I mean look at the waters! Look so healthy. I am in love with the greenery around the beaches too. Thanks for sharing!
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Brazil beaches are fantastic, some of them are full of tourists, but others are more hidden and they’re real gems. I’ve a friend from Brazil, he actually suggested me to write this article and he gave me some inspo
Woah, Brazil is a beautiful place.
Look at all this beach and photo with the wow factor, I have to put this down for that someday travel plan.
Love your post
Thank you sooooo much and thanks for stopping by!!! Brazialian beaches are fantastic, hope you can go there once or twice
Oh my goodness. These beaches look so incredible. I don’t know if we will even be able to go to the beach this year so I am so upset! I love the beach and I would love to visit these particular ones. Thanks so much for sharing!