Macae Attractions

Beaches

The most popular beaches - Cavaleiros, Campista and Pecado - lie to the south of the town, between Macaé and Rio das Ostras. On this stretch of coast there is also the lagoon of Imboacica, which attracts many water sports enthusiasts. To the north of Macaé are the beaches of Barra and Carapebus, on the lagoon of the same name. Near the center of the town are the Praia de Imbetiba (18th century lighthouse) and the Praia do Forte, dominated by the fort of Santo Antonio do Morro Feio (1613).

Santana Islands

From the market quay there are boats to the islands of Santana, Francàs and Sul, which have enchanting beaches and good fishing waters. Near the island of Francàs, as along the whole of the northern coast of Rio de Janeiro state almost to the boundary with Espírito Santo, are numbers of oil drilling rigs.