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Praia de João Fernandes

A small holiday beach surrounded by hills and businesses close to the water.

Praia de João Fernandes
Photo: Fulviusbsas · CC BY-SA 3.0

Good for

A cove with nearby services.

Getting there

Road access from Búzios; the narrow strip of sand gets busy in peak season.

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What to check

Available space changes with the tide. Check wind, boat traffic and the swimming area.

Before getting in the water

Wind, swell, seaweed, sargassum and jellyfish: current conditions have not been verified. This guide describes the place and does not confirm swimming conditions today.

Check local authority notices and follow lifeguard advice.

Read more from local sources

Reviewed on 2026-10-03. Check the latest information before travelling.