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🇧🇷 Arpoador Beach Brazil Blue Water Looks Magical

Considered the birthplace of surfing in Brazil, Arpoador Beach is strategically located between the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro. Compared to its famous neighbors, Arpoador – at just a 500 m stretch – is considered small, although it has some of the best waves and finest views in Rio. The lifestyle and culture of Brazilian surfing can be seen instantly by a visit to this beach, with boards for rent and instructors available to teach you the secrets of surfing. Locals gather around Posto 8 (lifeguard station number eight) to work out by weightlifting. For the best sunsets on this beach, visit The Rock which juts out into the Atlantic. The Rock is also a popular spot for local fisherman, and it is possible to purchase their daily catches straight from the hooks. A number of walkways and a hiking trail make it easier to scale the rock outcropping. When the sun goes down during the summer months, beachgoers clap and it is a popular pastime to remain on the beach and even swim at night. More experienced surfers enjoy the sport of night-surfing and they can be watched from the well illuminated beach. In the area around the beach, you will find multiple hotels, restaurants and shops, including places to rent or buy surfboards. Diabo Beach (Devil’s Beach) is located at the end of Arpoador Beach and is a popular venue for young party-goers.