RECREIO DOS BANDEIRANTES

"From Rudder to Pontal ...", Tim Maia had already said. Yes, it is there, in Praia do Recreio, which is the famous Pedra do Pontal, bordered by Macumba Beach, both sure points for those who want to get high waves. The very clear and clean waters are a wonderful contrast to the soft white sand of one of the most distant beaches of the Rio Center, in the West Zone of Rio. There are 2 km of strong waves that start at the Barra da Tijuca Biological Reserve in Barra da Tijuca and go to Pedra, now named Pontal Tim Maia in honor of the singer. Well, it could not be any different.

Frequented mainly by residents and surfers - who have in Posto 10 and Canto do Recreio the best waves - on weekends receive people from all over Rio and many tourists, attracted by the beauty of the place. The upper-middle-class neighborhood has a different urban plan than Barra da Tijuca: there the buildings are low and there are still many street houses and high-standard condominiums.

Practically a continuation of Barra da Tijuca Beach, Recreio Beach is very clean and ideal for the whole family. While in transparent waters sports are led by surfing, in the sand, young people of all ages play frescobol, volleyball, football or beach soccer, taking advantage of the great extension. An extensive promenade with bicycle path invites you to a bike ride or ride, packed by the sound of the sea and one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro.

In the kiosks, seafood pastries, snacks and very cold beer attract a lively conversation, but whoever wants can also count on several bars and restaurants on the waterfront. In the sand, peddlers sell popsicle lemon caipirinha, from shrimp on skewer to chicken kitchen. With hunger and thirst, only whoever wants to.