intermediate
Brazil

Praia Grande

Praia Grande is a Rio de Janeiro area beach offering Atlantic Ocean swimming with expansive sandy coastline and moderate conditions. The larger beach suits intermediate swimmers with multiple entry points and lifeguard coverage. Tip: This popular beach gets crowded; arrive early and swim in designated lifeguard-monitored zones.

Satellite view of Praia Grande

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Praia Grande

-22.9961, -44.0954

Details

Location
Brazil
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-22.9961, -44.0954

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