Azeda Beach
Azeda Beach
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Matheus A
Belo Horizonte, MG217 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The most beautiful buzios beach I've ever known. I went off season so it was quite quiet even to rent chairs that was not expensive. The sea was with a cold temperature but could come in calm. Outside the staircase that has a beautiful landscape
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Written August 2, 2024
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Razor6
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada30 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
We went to 9 different beaches in 1 day, including the long hike to the nude beach.
We started close to our hotel at Geriba Beach. The sand is beautiful and plentiful, you could have a regulation size soccer field on it without getting wet. The beach is also very, very long. The only drawbacks are that there is very little action around the beach, there was a small beach restaurant where we entered the beach, but it didn’t seem real appetizing to us. Downtown is on the other side of the ‘island’. It also has very cold water as it doesn’t get the ocean currents from the North.
From Geriba, there is a path to take to get to Ferradurinha Beach, and after that some off-beat roads to find it. It is like a small private paradise, with neat rock formations all around creating relatively calm waters in the bay. There is a café at the entrance to the beach.
Brava Beach is another large beach but very few people were here when we were here (September is technically winter there, despite the very warm temperatures). This beach is at the East end of the land, and a long walk off the main road for tourists, so not the easiest to get to. Again, there is just a little hut at the entrance of the beach, but the surrounding rolling hills made me feel like I was in heaven…Unfortunately, it may have literally been heaven to a dozen or so poor dead penguins and a couple other large birds washed up on shore to the right of the entrance.
There is a path from Brava Beach to get to Olho De Boi, the nude beach. This path is a difficult trek, I wouldn’t attempt without proper footwear. The not-so-worn path is very steep to get up the mountain, and much worse on the other side. The other side, you either go right, with the risk of slipping and sliding down the mountain with only a slight hope of catching something, or the left, where it is more of a steep natural staircase, but having to duck under tall prickly shrubbery the entire way down. My wife & I took different routes. At the bottom is the entrance to the beach where you’ll read a Portuguese sign telling you to remove your clothes. There was only 1 person on the beach when we got there. He was the old man that had coolers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The prices are expensive, but you gotta respect him for hauling his goods to the beach everyday. He is extremely comfortable with his body as he had no shame in squatting (legs open) in front of me, as we were lying on the beach, to ask if we want something to drink. I have never looked deeper into a man’s eyes than I did at that moment, since I didn’t want to look down. We were there for less than an hour, and only saw a couple other dudes walk by. The waves at this beach were too dangerous to risk swimming especially with all the rocks in the water…but who goes to a nude beach for the swimming anyway?
Canto Beach is the beach right downtown, mainly used for commercial purposes (mainly fishing), you wouldn’t want to swim here, but there is lots to do on the strip.
Armacao Beach is very similar to Canto Beach, in terms of swimming and things to do, it’s just further East.
Azeda Beach, we were told, is the best beach for watching the sunset…so that’s exactly what we did. It was a very nice sunset, but the beach itself has nothing around it, and it’s fairly short. It would be a good beach to have a picnic at, if you bring everything you need.
In Buzios, our first experience traveling by 'van' downtown was memorable to say the least. If a 10 year old kid didn't get on at the same time as us, I probably would have freaked out. We were told, if we wanted to get downtown, to stand along the route anywhere, and there would be vans that come along and pick you up at a rate much, much cheaper than the bus. It is a feeling much like being kidnapped, especially at night. The van came, speeding up to us, stopped very quickly as the door slid open. A big guy got out, motioned for us to get in with 2 of his friends and a driver (and this 10 year old kid that already got in). Before we had a chance to get fully seated in the back row they started driving off. We didn't know where we were going, and they didn't speak english so we couldn't ask them either...the scariest part was that they HADN'T asked us for money...yet. We soon realized that these vans (there are tons of them) are like taxis that just run the same routes all day long. The fare is the same, no matter how long you need to take it for, though you can’t just keep riding it round and around for free, they make you get off at the turn-around point, or pay again.
Buzios, although it is not very large, has a great nightlife. We weren’t looking for any night clubs or anything like that, but the atmosphere in the main square and streets nearby were full of life, with locals and tourists alike…It is not unlike during the day.
We started close to our hotel at Geriba Beach. The sand is beautiful and plentiful, you could have a regulation size soccer field on it without getting wet. The beach is also very, very long. The only drawbacks are that there is very little action around the beach, there was a small beach restaurant where we entered the beach, but it didn’t seem real appetizing to us. Downtown is on the other side of the ‘island’. It also has very cold water as it doesn’t get the ocean currents from the North.
From Geriba, there is a path to take to get to Ferradurinha Beach, and after that some off-beat roads to find it. It is like a small private paradise, with neat rock formations all around creating relatively calm waters in the bay. There is a café at the entrance to the beach.
Brava Beach is another large beach but very few people were here when we were here (September is technically winter there, despite the very warm temperatures). This beach is at the East end of the land, and a long walk off the main road for tourists, so not the easiest to get to. Again, there is just a little hut at the entrance of the beach, but the surrounding rolling hills made me feel like I was in heaven…Unfortunately, it may have literally been heaven to a dozen or so poor dead penguins and a couple other large birds washed up on shore to the right of the entrance.
There is a path from Brava Beach to get to Olho De Boi, the nude beach. This path is a difficult trek, I wouldn’t attempt without proper footwear. The not-so-worn path is very steep to get up the mountain, and much worse on the other side. The other side, you either go right, with the risk of slipping and sliding down the mountain with only a slight hope of catching something, or the left, where it is more of a steep natural staircase, but having to duck under tall prickly shrubbery the entire way down. My wife & I took different routes. At the bottom is the entrance to the beach where you’ll read a Portuguese sign telling you to remove your clothes. There was only 1 person on the beach when we got there. He was the old man that had coolers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The prices are expensive, but you gotta respect him for hauling his goods to the beach everyday. He is extremely comfortable with his body as he had no shame in squatting (legs open) in front of me, as we were lying on the beach, to ask if we want something to drink. I have never looked deeper into a man’s eyes than I did at that moment, since I didn’t want to look down. We were there for less than an hour, and only saw a couple other dudes walk by. The waves at this beach were too dangerous to risk swimming especially with all the rocks in the water…but who goes to a nude beach for the swimming anyway?
Canto Beach is the beach right downtown, mainly used for commercial purposes (mainly fishing), you wouldn’t want to swim here, but there is lots to do on the strip.
Armacao Beach is very similar to Canto Beach, in terms of swimming and things to do, it’s just further East.
Azeda Beach, we were told, is the best beach for watching the sunset…so that’s exactly what we did. It was a very nice sunset, but the beach itself has nothing around it, and it’s fairly short. It would be a good beach to have a picnic at, if you bring everything you need.
In Buzios, our first experience traveling by 'van' downtown was memorable to say the least. If a 10 year old kid didn't get on at the same time as us, I probably would have freaked out. We were told, if we wanted to get downtown, to stand along the route anywhere, and there would be vans that come along and pick you up at a rate much, much cheaper than the bus. It is a feeling much like being kidnapped, especially at night. The van came, speeding up to us, stopped very quickly as the door slid open. A big guy got out, motioned for us to get in with 2 of his friends and a driver (and this 10 year old kid that already got in). Before we had a chance to get fully seated in the back row they started driving off. We didn't know where we were going, and they didn't speak english so we couldn't ask them either...the scariest part was that they HADN'T asked us for money...yet. We soon realized that these vans (there are tons of them) are like taxis that just run the same routes all day long. The fare is the same, no matter how long you need to take it for, though you can’t just keep riding it round and around for free, they make you get off at the turn-around point, or pay again.
Buzios, although it is not very large, has a great nightlife. We weren’t looking for any night clubs or anything like that, but the atmosphere in the main square and streets nearby were full of life, with locals and tourists alike…It is not unlike during the day.
Written February 18, 2012
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Natalie N
Gainesville, FL9 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We didn't get the chance to go to all of the beaches in Buzios, but, of the ones we went to, this was my absolute favorite. We went twice! It's just stunning. You walk down a well maintained boardwalk/staircase that offers expansive views of the water and nearby islands. The beach itself has pink-red sand (no exaggeration!). As you walk along the water, the waves crash on the rocks. It's just incredible. There aren't any parasols or vendors on this beach, so you really feel like you're in a remote spot. That being said, I think I'd be weary of leaving my things unsupervised (like while going for a swim). Because it's so secluded, I think it would be very easy for someone to take your things without worrying about being seen. Don't let that deter you, though! It's absolutely a must see.
Written May 28, 2016
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James M
Rio de Janeiro, RJ48 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Azeda beach and it’s smaller cousin are beautiful but I could caution against going with lots of screaming kids especially on the weekend. There is about one metre of sand so can become extremely compact. With that said it’s a beautiful beach. Prefer bigger less crowded places however. Also it requires a taxi boat to arrive easily, 20 BRL one way
Written March 11, 2020
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ASH_Brooklyn
Washington DC, DC29 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Whether you want to go here or not depends on whether you want to feel like you've gotten away from the crowds and waves. Very small beach -- quiet.
Written December 27, 2015
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Ederson Gugel
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
May 2016 • Family
Azeda and its smaller sibling Azedinha are the best beaches to go in Buzios. A small walking or a boat taxi take you there. Calm and clear waters make it great for any kind of trip or person wanting an enjoying places to stay. Bad thing about Buzios though is the high prices for just about anything. Thinking about going, try low season.
Written May 16, 2016
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Laura G
San Clemente, CA28 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This beach sits on a small cove making it very swim able. It has the drink/food service you typically find on Brasilian beaches and the sand is nice. Go early because as the day progresses the motor boat taxis come and go dropping ever more people. Then you have the big "party boats" anchoring close to shore for the passengers to swim and snorkel. They stay for about 30 min. And there are usually about 3 at one time. The beach also offers SUP,kayaks, snorkeling equipment to rent. (Cash only)
Written July 27, 2015
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travel_kuan
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
Reviews of beaches can be deceiving without knowing the background of the reviewer. It really depends what type of tourist you are and how frequent you go to the beach.
We are a young couple (29yrs) and live in Sydney and have traveled to many countries for their beaches. Our definition of a good beach is a nice quiet, clean and clear waters, shallow, calm conditions for swim and good surf conditions for surfing.
For Azeda beach, we went on a Thursday morning (so neither weekends nor public holiday) and it was very pleasant. Not to crowded, water is beautiful, but it's not entirely boat free as the water taxis comes in every now and then. So we rate this a 4 as the experience was pleasant.
We are a young couple (29yrs) and live in Sydney and have traveled to many countries for their beaches. Our definition of a good beach is a nice quiet, clean and clear waters, shallow, calm conditions for swim and good surf conditions for surfing.
For Azeda beach, we went on a Thursday morning (so neither weekends nor public holiday) and it was very pleasant. Not to crowded, water is beautiful, but it's not entirely boat free as the water taxis comes in every now and then. So we rate this a 4 as the experience was pleasant.
Written April 16, 2015
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at_Glorioso
Oeiras, Portugal227 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
this is a nice beach, it has a pronnounced bay that creats atractive wave free watters. The problem is the that the sand stripp is very narrow and the bay is small. Because it lays in walking distance from Armação (the center of Buzios) via "praia dos ossos" (you juyst take the walking path at the end of Osssos) it becames overcrowded to the point were you cannot find a space to lay a towel in the sand. So, in high season is only good to go there for a quick swim or to take a picture.
Written April 9, 2015
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Sarack
Oakland, CA50 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Lovely little cove beach and the water is beautiful, but if you go on a weekend, even in late October, beware of the crowds!
Written November 18, 2014
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Hola! Viajo a Buzios en noviembre y quería saber si alguien alquiló un auto o buggy para recorrer las diferentes playas. Cuánto cuesta? Se puede alquilar por varios días? Del combustible te haces cargo vos?
Written August 6, 2017
Mucho no te puedo ayudar por que no alquile auto, solo se que los buggy el precio en mayo era de $ 700.- por dia el combustible es a tu cargo y solo es para circular por adentro,si las distintas playas pero no podes salir a la ruta. Buen viaje y estadia !!!!
Written August 8, 2017
Quanto tempo andando da rua das pedras até a Praia da Azeda?
Written May 18, 2017
É um chãozinho... o quão cansativo vai depender de você, do horário... mas eu colocaria uns bons 20 minutos de caminhada. Molinho durante o dia. À noite não recomendo.
Written May 22, 2017
Sim, pois tem degraus, mas com ajudante fica tranquilo. No verão ficará muito cheio e não ficará muito agradável para curtir com bebês, portanto, baixa temporada melhor. Não esqueça-se de levar barraca.
Written December 14, 2015
Buenos días: Quisiera saber el si saben de un transfer recomendable desde Galeao a la posada Bella Vista Paradiso en Buzios. El vuelo de Gol llega en Enero 2016 a las 21:24. Somos dos adultos y dos niños de 3 y 6 años. Aguardo su respuesta. Muchas gracias. Lorena
Written October 23, 2015
Buenas Tardes! Yo tomé el servicio de transfer de Malizia Tour. Hay un servicio que sale a las 23 desde el aeropuerto hasta Buzios, que es seguramente el que te van a destinar. Te recogen en el aeropuerto y te dejan en la posada.
Te cobran 90 Reais por persona, y lo pagás al día siguiente en la agencia, o te lo vienen a cobrar al hotel. Es bien sencillo de reservar. Buen viaje!!
Written October 26, 2015
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