Arraial do Cabo Attractions

Beaches to south and west

To the south of Arraial do Cabo are the Praia do Forno, with the ruins of the Fortaleza do Marisco, the Praia do Pontal do Atalaia and the little beach of Prainha. To the west, in the direction of Araruama Lagoon, are the beaches (with numerous dunes) of Praia Grande and Restinga da Massambaba.

N.S. dos Anjos

On the Praia dos Anjos, in the center of the town, is the 16th century church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (Our Lady of the Angels). From here there are boats to the island of Cabo Frio, with the Gruta Azul (Blue Grotto), an underwater cave with clear blue water, and the Praia do Farol.

In the center of town is the Museu Oceanográfico.