The beaches of
ilha do governador are a
pleasing and serene
contrast to the more popular and well known shores of Rio
-
Characterized for the most part by their
isolation and quaint
beauty, they offer visitors and locals landscapes and
experiences of unique authenticity.
These shores are ideal for many of Rio's wonderers, including
those in search of romantic seclusion, or silent and solitary
contemplation, providing new insight into the hidden charms of
the great, diverse metropolis of Rio de Janeiro.
The most famous
amongst the beaches on the island are
praia da bica
(bica
beach), which is situated in the neighborhood of
jardim guanabara, and
praia de guanabara, also called
praia da freguesia,
located in
freguesia.