What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Gaviao?

The coastline of Praia do Gaviao is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia do Gaviao?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Gaviao, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Praia do Gaviao is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Praia do Gaviao good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia do Gaviao is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Gaviao for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia do Gaviao good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Praia do Gaviao secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia do Gaviao is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Gaviao?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Gaviao.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar-Budo is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Gaviao?

There are 61 places to stay in the Praia do Gaviao area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Gaviao include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1179283&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Orla de Araruama</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8581750&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Suite com cozinha para casal</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6287189&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Lagoa de Araruama</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2988702&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aconchegante Casa de Temporada Araruama</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6667573&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Aconchegante</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7118331&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa 2 ou 3 Quartos Piscina Churrasqueira e Campo Futebol Gramado em Araruama Bairro Pontinha RJ</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Gaviao from parking?

The Praia do Gaviao has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Gaviao?

There are 3 attractions near Praia do Gaviao that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ponta de Coroinhas located in 3.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Gaviao?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Gaviao is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 23°C and water 22°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Praia do Gaviao

Araruama, Brazil

7.8

#234 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Map of beach

Athletic Field Football field

640m

Playground Praça vila Capri

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Playground Vila Morena

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Park Niterói

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Park Gigi Lazer

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Park Praça do BNH Fazendinha

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Hiking Area Ilha secreta de São pedro da aldeia

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Park Praça João Hélio

5.1km

Park Praça Antônio Raposo

5.1km

Park Praça das Crianças

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Park Calçadão Cultural de Praia Seca

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Park Parque Estadual Da Costa Do Sol

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Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Via Lagos

4.4 - Frustrating 1km

Bar Bar-Budo

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Picanha Do Gugu

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Pizza Restaurant Dínamus Pizzaria

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Barbecue Restaurant Kilomania

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Flor da Lagoa Gastronomia

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria da Gigi

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Restaurant D O N F R A T E L L I P I Z Z A R I A

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Encontro Beer

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Mercadão Dos Quiosques

340m

Supermarket Supermercado Esperança Araruama Bananeiras

440m

Supermarket Supermercado Juzan - Bananeiras

770m

Supermarket Mercado Asa Blue

1.7km

Supermarket Mercadinho Paraty

2.2km

Supermarket Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Clube do Churrasco

4.3km

Supermarket Mercado Alegria da Fazendinha

4.4km

Supermarket Hortifruti & Mercearia Imperial

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Ponta de Coroinhas

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Orla da Lagoa de Araruama

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Botânico das Asas

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Rua São Cipriano

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Pico do Deuzimar

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa de Praia Seca

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Condomínio Villagio Valentina

9.8 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Point do Nascer do Sol

5.8km

Amusement Park Sítio Ilha do Lazer - Complexo Turístico

8.2km

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About

Praia do Gaviao is located on the Araruama Lagoon (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 234th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 95.1 km away from its center, the city of Рио-де-Жанейро. It is one of the beaches of Iguaba Pequena settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Iguaba Pequena • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Athletic Field Football field

640m

Playground Praça vila Capri

3.9km

Playground Vila Morena

4.1km

Park Niterói

3.1km

Park Gigi Lazer

3.2km

Park Praça do BNH Fazendinha

3.9km

Hiking Area Ilha secreta de São pedro da aldeia

4.4km

Park Praça João Hélio

5.1km

Park Praça Antônio Raposo

5.1km

Park Praça das Crianças

5.4km

Park Calçadão Cultural de Praia Seca

6.2km

Park Parque Estadual Da Costa Do Sol

6.9km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Via Lagos

4.4 - Frustrating 1km

Bar Bar-Budo

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Picanha Do Gugu

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Pizza Restaurant Dínamus Pizzaria

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Barbecue Restaurant Kilomania

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Flor da Lagoa Gastronomia

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria da Gigi

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Restaurant D O N F R A T E L L I P I Z Z A R I A

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Encontro Beer

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Mercadão Dos Quiosques

340m

Supermarket Supermercado Esperança Araruama Bananeiras

440m

Supermarket Supermercado Juzan - Bananeiras

770m

Supermarket Mercado Asa Blue

1.7km

Supermarket Mercadinho Paraty

2.2km

Supermarket Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Clube do Churrasco

4.3km

Supermarket Mercado Alegria da Fazendinha

4.4km

Supermarket Hortifruti & Mercearia Imperial

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Ponta de Coroinhas

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Orla da Lagoa de Araruama

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Botânico das Asas

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Rua São Cipriano

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Tourist Attraction Pico do Deuzimar

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Lagoa de Praia Seca

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Condomínio Villagio Valentina

9.8 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Point do Nascer do Sol

5.8km

Amusement Park Sítio Ilha do Lazer - Complexo Turístico

8.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Iguaba Pequena • 6.9km from center

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Main locality of province

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Transport

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Bus Station

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Train Station

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Araruama, Brazil

Athletic Field Football field

Playground Praça vila Capri

Playground Vila Morena

Park Niterói

Park Gigi Lazer

Park Praça do BNH Fazendinha

Hiking Area Ilha secreta de São pedro da aldeia

Park Praça João Hélio

Park Praça Antônio Raposo

Park Praça das Crianças

Park Calçadão Cultural de Praia Seca

Park Parque Estadual Da Costa Do Sol

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Via Lagos

Bar Bar-Budo

Restaurant Restaurante Picanha Do Gugu

Pizza Restaurant Dínamus Pizzaria

Barbecue Restaurant Kilomania

Restaurant Flor da Lagoa Gastronomia

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria da Gigi

Restaurant D O N F R A T E L L I P I Z Z A R I A

Restaurant Encontro Beer

Supermarket Mercadão Dos Quiosques

Supermarket Supermercado Esperança Araruama Bananeiras

Supermarket Supermercado Juzan - Bananeiras

Supermarket Mercado Asa Blue

Supermarket Mercadinho Paraty

Supermarket Supermarket

Supermarket Clube do Churrasco

Supermarket Mercado Alegria da Fazendinha

Supermarket Hortifruti & Mercearia Imperial

Tourist Attraction Ponta de Coroinhas

Tourist Attraction Orla da Lagoa de Araruama

Tourist Attraction Botânico das Asas

Tourist Attraction Rua São Cipriano

Tourist Attraction Pico do Deuzimar

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

Tourist Attraction Lagoa de Praia Seca

Tourist Attraction Condomínio Villagio Valentina

Tourist Attraction Point do Nascer do Sol

Amusement Park Sítio Ilha do Lazer - Complexo Turístico

About

Weather

Iguaba Pequena, Rio de Janeiro,

Athletic Field Football field

Playground Praça vila Capri

Playground Vila Morena

Park Niterói

Park Gigi Lazer

Park Praça do BNH Fazendinha

Hiking Area Ilha secreta de São pedro da aldeia

Park Praça João Hélio

Park Praça Antônio Raposo

Park Praça das Crianças

Park Calçadão Cultural de Praia Seca

Park Parque Estadual Da Costa Do Sol

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Via Lagos

Bar Bar-Budo

Restaurant Restaurante Picanha Do Gugu

Pizza Restaurant Dínamus Pizzaria

Barbecue Restaurant Kilomania

Restaurant Flor da Lagoa Gastronomia

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria da Gigi

Restaurant D O N F R A T E L L I P I Z Z A R I A

Restaurant Encontro Beer

Supermarket Mercadão Dos Quiosques

Supermarket Supermercado Esperança Araruama Bananeiras

Supermarket Supermercado Juzan - Bananeiras

Supermarket Mercado Asa Blue

Supermarket Mercadinho Paraty

Supermarket Supermarket

Supermarket Clube do Churrasco

Supermarket Mercado Alegria da Fazendinha

Supermarket Hortifruti & Mercearia Imperial

Tourist Attraction Ponta de Coroinhas

Tourist Attraction Orla da Lagoa de Araruama

Tourist Attraction Botânico das Asas

Tourist Attraction Rua São Cipriano

Tourist Attraction Pico do Deuzimar