It is an area with more than 20 malls, including the largest shopping center in South America (Barrashopping), magnificent buildings, towers and mansions of great luxury, as well as the biggest convention center in South America (Riocentro). The Rio Olympic Games in 2016 will be partially held in Barra, because of its great sports facilities that are located in the borough.
Barra’s beach starts from Morro da Joa and ends at the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, a distance of 18 km/11 mi. It constitutes the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro and also one of the most beautiful ones with clean, green tropical waters, gold sand, plenty of seafood restaurants, kiosks and a cycling line.
The spot’s weather conditions offer you the chance to practice your favorite extreme sport, wind surfing. The water quality is excellent, the sea bottom is sandy and the current is medium (1-2 knots). There is no tide dependency and the direction of local winds is mainly east.
You can windsurf any time of the year, on condition that you first check out the weather forecast, bearing in mind that the windy season starts in August and ends in March. The beach attends to the needs of any kind of windsurfer, since it offers waves of low, intermediate and high difficulty, due to the variation of conditions.
Even if you are a beginner, with no previous experience, you will be given the chance to learn windsurfing with the help of a great number of local schools, located in the spot. As for the water and air temperature, it is usually so warm, that wet suits are not necessary.
Almeria is a province of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, between Enix, Pechina and Nijar. With mountain sierras, and 40 km / 25 mi seacoast terrain, Almeria is a great destination for extreme sport enthusiasts.
Whitecrest beach in Wellfleet is another beautiful, sandy beach of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachussets, USA.
Anapa is a town situated in the Kray of Krasnodar, on the northern coast of the Black Sea near the Sea of Azov.
Kahului is located in Maui Island in Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.
Port Aransas is situated north of Padre Island. Although it is one of the longest barrier islands along the Texas coast, Port Aransas attracts many people who want to feel the adventure and enjoy an amazing summer season. It is a place with historical significance, which has something to offer to anyone.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Barra da Tijuca is a southwestern borough of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, known for its natural and opulent beauty. Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America.
Cabo Frio is a municipality in the State of Rio de Janeiro, located at 150 km/93 mi eastward from the city of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
Sao Paulo is located in the southeastern side of Brazil, it is the largest city of the country as well as the largest of South America's cities. It is a metropolis of great cultural, economic and political influence both in a national and an international level.
Juiz de Fora is a city in the State of Minas Gerais, in the Southern Region of Brazil. It is located among the three most important metropolises of southern Brazil, Rio de Janeio, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, fact that determines the city's economical and cultural development. Although not widely known as a tourist destination, Juiz de Fora, has a lot to offer to its visitors.
Cabo Frio is a municipality in the State of Rio de Janeiro, located at 150 km/93 mi eastward from the city of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
Ilha Grande is the biggest and most well known island of the Green Bay at about 150 km/93 mi in the west-side of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
Ilha Grande is the biggest and most well known island of the Green Bay at about 150 km/93 mi in the west-side of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
