What is the water and sand quality of the Ponta da Farinha?

The Ponta da Farinha is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Ponta da Farinha?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ponta da Farinha, 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 Ponta da Farinha is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Ponta da Farinha good for swimming?

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

Is the Ponta da Farinha good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Ponta da Farinha secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Ponta da Farinha is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ponta da Farinha?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ponta da Farinha.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Point Do Alex is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ponta da Farinha?

There are 125 places to stay in the Ponta da Farinha area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Ponta da Farinha include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=455729&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pousada Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6425642&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aconchego da Vovo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5948790&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sobrado dos Passaros</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5944801&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa das Orquideas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6046836&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">ENTRE A PRAIA E A LAGOA</a></li></ul>

How far is the Ponta da Farinha from parking?

The Ponta da Farinha has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Ponta da Farinha?

There are 3 attractions near Ponta da Farinha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ilha do Fernando instrutor located in 2.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Ponta da Farinha?

The month with the highest temperature in Ponta da Farinha is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 24°C and water 22°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Ponta da Farinha

Iguaba Grande, Brazil

7.1

#323 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright shell sand Shell sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Athletic Field Football field

8.6km

Park Reserva Ponta da Farinha

530m

Hiking Area Sunset land

1km

Hiking Area Sunset Land

1.2km

Park Área de Lazer Nice dos Santos Vieira

1.3km

Park Praça da Rhãnna e Zeus Goldens

1.5km

Hiking Area BBT Adventures - Beth Bio Trekking

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Park Praça jardim Arco íris

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Park Serra de Sapeatiba, São Pedro da Aldeia-RJ

4.3km

Park Praça Jardim Arco Íris

4.5km

Restaurant Point Do Alex

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Betinho Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Pizza Restaurant Don Leal Pizzaria

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Coffee Shop Café da Praia Iguaba

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Bar Brandão Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Buteco do Magrão

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway MC BRAZ

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Bar DEPÓSITO ALBUQUERQUE

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Pizza Restaurant Canto da Praia Pizzaria e Lanches

3.1km

Supermarket MERCADO PRAIA LINDA

3.1km

Store Quiosque Orla Azul

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Supermarket Supermarket Praia da Costa

3.5km

Supermarket Mercado Nova Opção

4.3km

Bakery Bread House

9 - Excellent 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop CASARÃO DO AÇAÍ

9 - Excellent 6.8km

Ice Cream Shop Eskimó Sorvetes - Balneário

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Supermarket Hortifruti da Família

6.8km

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7km

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Ubás

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Fernando instrutor

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Popeye

3.6km

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10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Boi

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Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

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Tourist Attraction Praia da Salina

5km

Tourist Attraction Extensão da ponta alcaíra ( fácil acesso de carro)

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Ponta do alcaira

6.3km

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About

Ponta da Farinha is located on the Araruama Lagoon (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 323th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 104.2 km away from its center, the city of Río de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Iguaba Grande settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

8.8 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Iguaba Grande • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Athletic Field Football field

8.6km

Park Reserva Ponta da Farinha

530m

Hiking Area Sunset land

1km

Hiking Area Sunset Land

1.2km

Park Área de Lazer Nice dos Santos Vieira

1.3km

Park Praça da Rhãnna e Zeus Goldens

1.5km

Hiking Area BBT Adventures - Beth Bio Trekking

3.4km

Park Praça jardim Arco íris

4.1km

Park Serra de Sapeatiba, São Pedro da Aldeia-RJ

4.3km

Park Praça Jardim Arco Íris

4.5km

Restaurant Point Do Alex

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Betinho Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Pizza Restaurant Don Leal Pizzaria

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Coffee Shop Café da Praia Iguaba

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Bar Brandão Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Buteco do Magrão

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway MC BRAZ

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Bar DEPÓSITO ALBUQUERQUE

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Pizza Restaurant Canto da Praia Pizzaria e Lanches

3.1km

Supermarket MERCADO PRAIA LINDA

3.1km

Store Quiosque Orla Azul

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Supermarket Supermarket Praia da Costa

3.5km

Supermarket Mercado Nova Opção

4.3km

Bakery Bread House

9 - Excellent 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop CASARÃO DO AÇAÍ

9 - Excellent 6.8km

Ice Cream Shop Eskimó Sorvetes - Balneário

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Supermarket Hortifruti da Família

6.8km

Supermarket Qualité Express - ProLagos

7km

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Ubás

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Fernando instrutor

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Popeye

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Praiao são Pedro da aldeia

10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Boi

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

5km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Salina

5km

Tourist Attraction Extensão da ponta alcaíra ( fácil acesso de carro)

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Ponta do alcaira

6.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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8.1 Very good

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8.3 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

Iguaba Grande • 3.8km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 104.2km

Transport

Airport

CFB • 14.5km

Bus Station

Rodoviária de Cabo Frio • 17.3km

Train Station

Jardim Nova Marília • 89km

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Nora ZIM

Novice Beachgoer • 2 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

A Ponta da Farinha é uma reserva ecológica situada a 5 km do centro de Iguaba Grande. A trilha começa no canto esquerdo da Praia dos Ubás, com 1,5 km de extensão, sendo de nível fácil e completamente plana. Ela segue margeando a Lagoa de Araruama até um pouco além da Ponta da Farinha, passando pela Ponta do Bico Preto, e é dividida em seções alternadas por praias. O comprimento total da trilha é de cerca de 1,4 km. Dessa reserva, é possível avistar toda a Orla de Iguaba. Siga a gente no YouTube para ver os vídeos completos. Canal Vai pra Onde

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MD Shahparan

Novice Beachgoer • 2 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

Ponta da Farinha is a nature reserve located 5 km from the center of Iguaba Grande. The trail begins at the left corner of Praia dos Ubás, stretching 1.5km with an easy, flat terrain. It follows the Araruama Lagoon until just past Ponta da Farinha, passing through Ponta do Bico Preto, and is divided into sections interspersed with beaches. The total length of the trail is approximately 1.4 km. From this reserve, you can enjoy panoramic views of the entire Iguaba Coastline.

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Kellz

Novice Beachgoer • 2 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach with a scenic forest walk to get there. The beach is shallow with calm waters, perfect for families with children.

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Sammy B

Novice Beachgoer • 2 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

Linda praia, o acesso envolve uma caminhada pela mata que também é encantadora. A praia é rasa e sem ondas, permitindo que as crianças brinquem à vontade.

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Thanh Nguyen

Novice Beachgoer • 2 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

This place is beautiful! The walk there is definitely worth it.

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Ponta da Farinha

Iguaba Grande, Brazil

Athletic Field Football field

Park Reserva Ponta da Farinha

Hiking Area Sunset land

Hiking Area Sunset Land

Park Área de Lazer Nice dos Santos Vieira

Park Praça da Rhãnna e Zeus Goldens

Hiking Area BBT Adventures - Beth Bio Trekking

Park Praça jardim Arco íris

Park Serra de Sapeatiba, São Pedro da Aldeia-RJ

Park Praça Jardim Arco Íris

Restaurant Point Do Alex

Bar Betinho Bar

Pizza Restaurant Don Leal Pizzaria

Coffee Shop Café da Praia Iguaba

Bar Brandão Bar

Bar Buteco do Magrão

Meal Takeaway MC BRAZ

Bar DEPÓSITO ALBUQUERQUE

Pizza Restaurant Canto da Praia Pizzaria e Lanches

Supermarket MERCADO PRAIA LINDA

Store Quiosque Orla Azul

Supermarket Supermarket Praia da Costa

Supermarket Mercado Nova Opção

Bakery Bread House

Ice Cream Shop CASARÃO DO AÇAÍ

Ice Cream Shop Eskimó Sorvetes - Balneário

Supermarket Hortifruti da Família

Supermarket Qualité Express - ProLagos

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Ubás

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Fernando instrutor

Tourist Attraction Praia do Popeye

Tourist Attraction Praiao são Pedro da aldeia

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Boi

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

Tourist Attraction Praia da Salina

Tourist Attraction Extensão da ponta alcaíra ( fácil acesso de carro)

Tourist Attraction Ponta do alcaira

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Weather

Iguaba Grande, Rio de Janeiro,

Athletic Field Football field

Park Reserva Ponta da Farinha

Hiking Area Sunset land

Hiking Area Sunset Land

Park Área de Lazer Nice dos Santos Vieira

Park Praça da Rhãnna e Zeus Goldens

Hiking Area BBT Adventures - Beth Bio Trekking

Park Praça jardim Arco íris

Park Serra de Sapeatiba, São Pedro da Aldeia-RJ

Park Praça Jardim Arco Íris

Restaurant Point Do Alex

Bar Betinho Bar

Pizza Restaurant Don Leal Pizzaria

Coffee Shop Café da Praia Iguaba

Bar Brandão Bar

Bar Buteco do Magrão

Meal Takeaway MC BRAZ

Bar DEPÓSITO ALBUQUERQUE

Pizza Restaurant Canto da Praia Pizzaria e Lanches

Supermarket MERCADO PRAIA LINDA

Store Quiosque Orla Azul

Supermarket Supermarket Praia da Costa

Supermarket Mercado Nova Opção

Bakery Bread House

Ice Cream Shop CASARÃO DO AÇAÍ

Ice Cream Shop Eskimó Sorvetes - Balneário

Supermarket Hortifruti da Família

Supermarket Qualité Express - ProLagos

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Ubás

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Fernando instrutor

Tourist Attraction Praia do Popeye

Tourist Attraction Praiao são Pedro da aldeia

Tourist Attraction Ilha do Boi

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Alcaíra

Tourist Attraction Praia da Salina

Tourist Attraction Extensão da ponta alcaíra ( fácil acesso de carro)

Tourist Attraction Ponta do alcaira

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