Among other numerous, luxurious and imposing buildings, towers, malls and fields, it is in Barra that the biggest shopping center in South America (Barrashopping) and the biggest convention center (Riocentro) are located! As far as its beach is concerned, it is the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro, starting at Morro da Joa and ending at the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, covering a distance of 18 km/11 mi.
It is a beach with clean, green, tropical waters, gold sand, a number of kiosks, seafood restaurants and bars as well as a cycling lane. A particular part of the beach, called Praia de Pepe, is the spot you ‘re looking for to practice your favorite extreme sport, kitesurfing.
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 kitesurf any time of the year, on condition that you first check out the weather forecast, having in mind that the windy season starts in August and ends in March.
The beach attends to the needs of any kind of kitesurfer, since it offers waves of low, intermediate and high difficulty, due to the variation of conditions. As for the water and air temperature, it is usually so warm, that wet suits are not necessary.
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Chalkida is located on Euboea island, in Greece which is the main town of the island. The city lies on the narrowest point of Euripus straits. The name of Chalkida has been given to the city after the mines of copper, which was thrived in the near area.
Razim Lake is located within a group of lakes, south of the Danube Delta in Tulcea County and borders the Black Sea. Surrounded by impressive landscapes and lush nature, this is the largest lake in Romania and forms various lagoons and bays.
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.
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.
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''.
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''.
Resende is a city in the State of Rio de Janeiro, the oldest one of its region. Resende is characterized by its beautiful natural settings, since in its territory there is a mountain range, a peak and a river as well as two of the most picturesque villages; Visconde de Mauá and Penedo, that constitute the main poles of touristic attraction.
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''.
