Praia Grande
Praia Grande
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4.5
3,548 reviews
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1,858
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marcusrjr
Sao Paulo, SP1,595 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This is the best place to see the sunset.The sand part is huge, however, it can get crowded, you better arrive early and avoid weekends. The samd os bright white and the sea is really blue. The water is very cold though. ( in Arraial do Cabo all of the beaches have a really cold water).
There are some dunes that are great to sit and relax. On the left corner, you can go up, near the lifeguard house and have an amazing view fonthe beach from above.
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There are some dunes that are great to sit and relax. On the left corner, you can go up, near the lifeguard house and have an amazing view fonthe beach from above.
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Written April 26, 2021
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Tiago C
Belo Horizonte, MG20 contributions
Feb 2021
40 km of crystal clear water with waves to surf. White, thin and soft sand. Amazing sunset. Perfect place to chill! There is a trail to reach the top of the hill by it to have better spot of the sunset. Def worth it.
Written February 28, 2021
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David W
Washington DC49 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Still had a great time and great service from the local beach chair/table rental guy. The water was as cold as an ice cooler even on this hot summer day. The wind was so strong the sand exfoliated our backsides. We still had a great day!
Written February 23, 2015
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Leo G
Rio de Janeiro, RJ27 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
According to historical records, Arraial do Cabo was the probable place on which Americo Vespucci landed in 1503, during the first exploratory journey sent by the Portuguese Crown. In spite of its historical importance no sign of that epic endeavor can be found, except for a modern landmark erected by the Municipality. Well, all this is secondary if you are interested in relaxing on the beach or diving. By the way, this town is the Mecca of Brazilian divers, because of the crystal-clear waters and the extraordinary variety of sea life. There are many specialized shops in which diving equipment can be rented. Be sure of making your hotel reservation in advance, mainly during high season, from December to February. Once Arraial do Cabo hasn’t relevant “inland” attractions, more than three days can be too much time to spend in town.[original in English]
Written January 12, 2015
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tatabh
Belo Horizonte, MG170 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
the beach is very beautiful, but the sea is rough, and one can enter only up to the knees. perfect for surfers, but nice for tourists too. good infrasctucture including hotels and restaurants.
Written December 16, 2014
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ffmfranky
Frankfurt, Germany34 contributions
Nov 2020
Best and only beach to see gorgeous sunsets.
Beach is very long and spacious. Water supercold, but refreshing.
Worth it!
Beach is very long and spacious. Water supercold, but refreshing.
Worth it!
Written December 2, 2020
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Marcelo A
Boston, MA245 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Excellent beach within an hour of Buzios , the service was great and the beach clean.
There was a ton of jelly fish when we were there so be careful.
The white sand dunes were beautiful!
There was a ton of jelly fish when we were there so be careful.
The white sand dunes were beautiful!
Written February 21, 2020
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Celita Welsch
League City, TX1,889 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Praia Grande is large beach with a lot of restaurants nearby, some of them , the best. White sand and blue Atlantic ocean
It's really beautiful! Better to spend a day and eat in one of the .any local RESTAURANT and eat muqueca ( fish and shrimp stew with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, bell pepper, dense oil, coconut milk.)
It's really beautiful! Better to spend a day and eat in one of the .any local RESTAURANT and eat muqueca ( fish and shrimp stew with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, bell pepper, dense oil, coconut milk.)
Written May 9, 2018
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Patricia T
Haarlem, The Netherlands593 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Gorgeous beach, white and fine sand, but be prepared for the freezing cold water!
Totally worth the visit though.
Sand can get quite hot so maybe a good idea to wear sandals instead of flip flops.
Totally worth the visit though.
Sand can get quite hot so maybe a good idea to wear sandals instead of flip flops.
Written December 25, 2017
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Vennekilde
Buenos Aires, Argentina105 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
The Praia Grande Beach is the biggest and most accessable beach of Arraial... The service there is very nice with chairs and umbreallas, and the view is wonderful. The water is not so warm, but nice to cool off a bit after some hours in the sun.
There are a lot of waves most of the days, which makes it popular for the surfers as well..
Close to the street, a cafe/restaurant offers food and drinks if you want to sit on a chair when you eat.
Absolutely a must when you go to Arraial
There are a lot of waves most of the days, which makes it popular for the surfers as well..
Close to the street, a cafe/restaurant offers food and drinks if you want to sit on a chair when you eat.
Absolutely a must when you go to Arraial
Written August 10, 2014
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Tatiane C
Votuporanga, SP2 contributions
em janeiro na alta temporada, é muito barulho a noite na praia grande? para se hospedar, tipo som alto, e gritarias? estou com medo de pegar um hotel na orla e me arrepender do barulho, alguém pode me ajudar
Rosangela M
Rio de Janeiro, RJ69 contributions
Olá Tatiane. Já me hospedei nos meses de março e abril, a três quarteirões da orla da praia grande, e a noite foi bem tranquilo. Mas em janeiro, em frente ao calçadão tem muito mais movimento. Espero que outro visitante conte sua experiência e esclareça sua dúvida.
Olá!
Da Prainha até a Praia Grande são quantos minutos em média de caminhada?
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Jorge O
48 contributions
Você pode também seguir sempre em frente pela rua rebeche. No final dela fica a praia grande, não tem erro.
Lilian tonet
Curitiba, PR5 contributions
Qual a média de tempo de arraial até o aeroporto do Galeão no réveillon?
Sandra s
Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
Quero comprar um imóvel no morro da coca cola , será q é perigoso?????
Clecio M
Guaruja, SP7 contributions
Tudo bom? Estarei em arraial do Cabo na semana do dia 20 de novembro, estarei hospedado perto da praia de massambaba, qual o melhor roteiro para pode aproveitar os 3 dias que ficarei, praias, restaurantes, passeio com família anoite.
Tati B
Campinas, SP91 contributions
Referente as rotas não poderei te ajudar, pois também não sei. Mas passeio noturna, posso te indicar ir pra Praia Grande, a orla é cheia de ótimos quiosques. Indico Calamares, música boa, ambiente legal e comida gostosa. Só que é preciso chegar cedo ou fazer reserva, pois forma fila de espera. Fui em Agosto quando a Cidade ainda estava com restrição pelo CoVid e o Calamares adotou e seguiu medidas de higiene e segurança.
Consigo ir a pé pela orla da praia de Monte alto até a praia grande em arraial do Cabo?
Paloma Nunes
Sao Paulo, SP17 contributions
Olá não tem como pois pelo próprio mapa você consegue visualizar que a Praia de Monte Alto é no meio de um vilarejo. Diferente da Praia Grande que tem orla. Fora que são 15km de distância de uma pra outra
Diego S
Montes Claros, MG12 contributions
Compesa aluguel de carro para locomoção na região dos lagos Faremos uma viagem de 7 dias (Arraial, Cabo e Búzios); estamos indo em Março (2 pessoas) e pelas minhas pesquisas o aluguel ficará consideravelmente mais caro (porém sempre há a questão de comodidade e conforto)... Gostaria de saber se o transporte publico, táxis, ubers etc.. conseguem atender bem, com segurança e sem ter que ficar muito tempo esperando os mesmos.
Marcio D
Rio de Janeiro, RJ470 contributions
Boa nt estive na praia grande fui de uber em vários lugares
JuliaDonato
Sinop, MT25 contributions
Estou me programando pra ir início de setembro para arraial do cabo. É um bom mês para visitar as praias? Qual a melhor praia pra se hospedar.
Cristiane C
13 contributions
Júlia, qq mês em Arraial é bom e nos de baixa temporada, como setembro, ainda melhor. Vc pode ficar em pousadas mais no centro, fora da orla, pq são mais baratas e, como a cidade é pequena, tudo é pertinho. É o que eu faço e não me arrependo.
Ale M
Cordoba, Argentina83 contributions
Buenas tardes
Me dirían cuál es la forma de llegar del aeropuerto de Río a Arraial? Los transfers privados es una opción pero me parecen demasiado caros x persona en peso argentino son casi $3000 !!!
Llega alguna línea de colectivo q sea seguro? Viajamos con niños
lubarrientos28
Buenos Aires, Argentina42 contributions
Autoviaçao 1001 es la empresa, son micros cómodos y con aire acondicionado, cuestan aprox 70/90 rs x persona, ida. Depende el horario es que tienen diferencia. Si vas desde el Santos Dumont tenes que ir a la terminal Rodoviaria de RJ (te deja el tranvía/metrobus) o si vas al aeropuerto Galeao de ahí mismo salen. Podés comprar por internet los pasajes! Yo compré online los se ida y los de vuelta en la terminal de Arraial en efectivo. Si necesitas más info avisa!
Sandra3311
State of Sao Paulo47 contributions
Gostaria de saber qual a melhor praia para se hospedar para passar o reveillon em Arraial do Cabo, pretendo ficar 1 semana
Dirceporai
Curitiba, PR118 contributions
Oi Sandra, no Réveillon em Arraial a lotação é imensa das praias, mas principalmente a cidade que fica intransitável. Então a escolha do local e importante. A Praia Grande em termos de localização e perfeita para esse período para se deslocar nas imediações e aproveitar a praia e o por do sol. Se quiser tranquilidade e descanso, procurar se hospedar em alguma pousada do Atalaia.
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