Armacao dos Buzios Attractions
Town Beaches
Beaches in town center
Within a short distance of the town center are the beaches of Armação (with the Rua das Pedras), Ossos, Canto, Amores and Virgens, with numerous pousadas and small guesthouses. From the first three of these beaches there are boats to the islands of Ancora, Gravatá, Branca, Rasa and Feia. On a low hill at Ossos Beach is the church of Sant'Ana.
Within a short distance of the town center are the beaches of Armação (with the Rua das Pedras), Ossos, Canto, Amores and Virgens, with numerous pousadas and small guesthouses. From the first three of these beaches there are boats to the islands of Ancora, Gravatá, Branca, Rasa and Feia. On a low hill at Ossos Beach is the church of Sant'Ana.
Street of Stones
Rua das Pedras
Many of Armação dos Búzios' most exclusive shops and top-class restaurants are on Avenida José Bento Ribeiro Dantas, also called Rua das Pedras ("Street of Stones"). All the buildings in the street follow the pattern of the old fishermen's houses - two- or three-storey buildings, painted blue or white, with colonial-style roofs and sash windows.
Many of Armação dos Búzios' most exclusive shops and top-class restaurants are on Avenida José Bento Ribeiro Dantas, also called Rua das Pedras ("Street of Stones"). All the buildings in the street follow the pattern of the old fishermen's houses - two- or three-storey buildings, painted blue or white, with colonial-style roofs and sash windows.
Armacao dos Buzios Surroundings
North Beaches
Beaches north of Búzios
To the north of the little town are the beaches of Azeda (1.5km/1mi), Azedinha, João Fernandes (2km/1.3mi) and João Fernandinho.
To the north of the little town are the beaches of Azeda (1.5km/1mi), Azedinha, João Fernandes (2km/1.3mi) and João Fernandinho.
South Beaches
Beaches south of Búzios
Most of the beaches to the south of Búzios are at the north end of the peninsula, in Búzios and Manguinhos Bays. The finest of them are Forno, Foca, Tartaruga, Ferradura, Manguinhos and Baia Formosa. The first three have light seas; at Praia da Ferradura the sea is livelier, and particularly suitable for surfers. On the island of Rasa, which has a modern hotel and leisure center, the beaches of Lua and Ancora are particularly to be recommended. The crossing to the island from Marina Porto Búzios (reached from the road to Baia Formosa) takes 12 minutes. Sailing boats and motorboats can be hired in some of the hotels.
Most of the beaches to the south of Búzios are at the north end of the peninsula, in Búzios and Manguinhos Bays. The finest of them are Forno, Foca, Tartaruga, Ferradura, Manguinhos and Baia Formosa. The first three have light seas; at Praia da Ferradura the sea is livelier, and particularly suitable for surfers. On the island of Rasa, which has a modern hotel and leisure center, the beaches of Lua and Ancora are particularly to be recommended. The crossing to the island from Marina Porto Búzios (reached from the road to Baia Formosa) takes 12 minutes. Sailing boats and motorboats can be hired in some of the hotels.
West Beaches
Beaches west of Búzios
To the west are the beaches of Praia do Criminoso and Praia Brava (2km/1.3mi).
To the west are the beaches of Praia do Criminoso and Praia Brava (2km/1.3mi).
Coast
Coast between Búzios and Cabo Frio
On the south-east side of the peninsula, between Armação dos Búzios and Cabo Frio, are the beaches of Geribá (3.5km/2.2mi; ideal for surfing), Tucuns, João Gonçalves and Caravelas (10km/6mi).
On the south-east side of the peninsula, between Armação dos Búzios and Cabo Frio, are the beaches of Geribá (3.5km/2.2mi; ideal for surfing), Tucuns, João Gonçalves and Caravelas (10km/6mi).
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Rio das Ostras, Brazil
Rio das Ostras
35km/22mi north of Armação dos Búzios on the road to Macaé is Rio das Ostras (in the commune of Casimiro da Abreu), which has beautiful beaches, for example the Praias das Tartarugas, da Costa Azul and das Areias Negras. The town beach of Rio das Ostras has monazite sand. There is also the fine beach of Costa Azul on the offshore Ilha da Costa.
35km/22mi north of Armação dos Búzios on the road to Macaé is Rio das Ostras (in the commune of Casimiro da Abreu), which has beautiful beaches, for example the Praias das Tartarugas, da Costa Azul and das Areias Negras. The town beach of Rio das Ostras has monazite sand. There is also the fine beach of Costa Azul on the offshore Ilha da Costa.
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