Beaches Description
Beaches

Within the town are the Praias do Forte (not particularly clean), da Ponta da Areia and de Amoreiras, all with calm seas. To the north, 12km/7.5mi from the town, is the Praia de Gameleiras. Most of the beaches, however, are to the south: Penha (14km/8.7mi; good surfing), Tairu (23km/14mi), Aratuba (20km/12.4mi; cliffs), Cacha Pregos (28km/17mi), at the southern tip of the island, and many more.
Attractions Near Beaches, Itaparica, Rio de Janeiro