Brazil's Most Beautiful and Gay Beaches | Rio, Sao Paulo

Most popular beaches

Praia do Abricó

Rio de Janeiro - Nude beach

Nudism is optional on weekdays but obligatory on weekends and public holidays at Praia do Abricó, a naturist destination since the 1940s and the only nudist beach...

LGBTQ

Maresias

Sao Paulo - Public beach

Maresias is quickly becoming a gay destination on the North Coast of Sao Paolo State. With white sand and clear waters, it is known for attracting beautiful...

Mostly hetero
Natural Attraction

Praia do Itararé

Sao Paulo - Urban beach

A favorite meeting point for the LGBT crowd visiting Sao Paolo's coast, this beach is a well-known gay destination in the summer. With its rainbow flag flying...

Mostly hetero

Praia do Gonzaga

Sao Paulo - Urban beach

Clean, organized and easy to reach, Praia do Gonzaga is among the most visited and arguably one of the best beaches in the region. Due to its upscale...

Mostly hetero
Water fun
Walking

Mole Beach

Florianópolis - SC - Public beach

A LGBT and surfer favorite, Mole Beach is a long, wide beach surrounded by scenic hills, rocky outcrops and beautiful views on the east side of the island. The...

LGBTQ

Praia do Arpoador

Rio de Janeiro - Urban beach

Squeezed between Copacabana and Ipanema, Arpoador beach is a short stretch of sand and rocks that draws crowds, particularly at sunrise and sunset to Arpoador...

Mostly hetero
Natural Attraction
Neighborhood

Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro - Public beach

This strip of sand squeezed between high-rise buildings and Baía da Guanabara is one of the most famous beaches on the planet. Curvy girls and their bikinis...

Mostly hetero
Water sport & adventure
Natural Attraction

Praia da Reserva

Rio de Janeiro - Public beach

Between Barra Beach and Recreio Beach in an ecological reserve in Barra da Tijuca, Reserva is a drive from downtown Rio since bus routes don't travel that far....

Mostly hetero
Water sport & adventure
Water fun

Praia da Urca

Rio de Janeiro - Public beach

Located at the foot of the Urca Hill - the first stop of the Sugar Loaf cable car - Praia da Urca is a small, picturesque beach, popular with the residents and...

Mostly hetero
Natural Attraction

Brazil

The Amazon forest, the dunes of the North East, Rio's stunning coastline, Florianópolis beaches, the history and culture of Minas Gerais and the gigantic business hub of Sao Paolo make Brazil an...

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