A survey by the International Center for Training in Beach Management and Certification analyzed several countries to verify the quality of their coasts and put together a list of the 10 best in the world. Five beaches in Brazil made it to the ranking with locations in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. The first position went to Varadero (Meliá Antillas), from Cuba.
Researchers evaluated 123 beaches, from Argentina, Colombia, New Zealand, Spain, Venezuela and more, to help tourists compare the quality of each location. Another objective of the study is also help improve the beaches — The research even weighs the regions according to the type of use: urban, rural or village.
To reach this result, researchers analyzed the conservation of heritage, species, and habitat, as well as the level of protection for coastal stability and protection from risks. services and infrastructures such as recreation and sanitary quality, were also analyzed.
“The modification of the landscape structure, the fragmentation of the habitat, the impermeability of sediments and the regeneration of renewable resources are some of the new variables that must be considered in the assessment so that leisure, pleasure and recreation endure”, he says. Ana Faggi member of the study’s scientific advisory board, in the publication.
See ranking of the 10 best beaches in the world
10. Azeda Beach, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro
With 200 meters in length, the Sour Beach It is located in an Environmental Protection Area, created by law since 1988, in Búzios.
One of the highlights of the place is the old colonial-style mansion, built by the Eugène Honold family, which was important in the history of Búzios.
Access to the beach can be done on foot or by boat, whether private vessels or sea taxis.
9. Forno Beach, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro
A Forno Beach in Búzios, is small, has clear, cold waters and a natural pool. In addition, it is surrounded by covered rocks. With an extension of 100 meters and ideal for diving, the place offers stalls for consumption.
One of the highlights is the pink sand when heated by the sun. This is due to the high presence of the mineral garnet present in the rocks surrounding the beach.
With easy access, access is via a paved road.
8. Perla Blanca, Cayo Santa María, Cuba
With white sand, an extension of almost 550 meters and turquoise water, the White Pearl Beach It is calm and well preserved. In the shallows, it is possible to practice water sports, such as diving or snorkeling.
Corals and reefs cover the seabed, offering a variety of marine life, with exotic and colorful fish – as well as starfish.
The beach is easily accessible and can be reached by car.
7. La Estrella, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
A La Estrella Beach It is over 62 meters long and is often used for bathing, walking, fishing and more.
The place is busy due to the residents of the city of Santiago de Cuba, where it is located, in addition to receiving visits from national and international tourists.
Close to Morro Castle, one of Cuba’s historical symbols, the beach has road access to the beach.
6. Grumari Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Big 7 Travel website, specialized in tourism and gastronomy, in 2021, had already placed Grumari Beach among the 50 best in the world to visit on summer holidays.
Located 40 kilometers from Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, it is in an environmental preservation area and access by car is limited.
With approximately 2.5 km of sand, Grumari is surrounded by several cliffs, hills and restinga vegetation.
5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Point, Salvador, Bahia
Approximately 500 meters long and with a wide strip of sand (approximately 50 meters), the beach of Our Lady of Guadalupe It is home to the warm waters of All Saints Bay — it is almost 28ºC practically all year round.
For those who enjoy the meeting point between the beach and the greenery, the place is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest. There are two rocky promontories around it.
4. Varadero (International Hotel), Varadero, Cuba
The beach Varadero located in an international hotel, has a 30-meter stretch of beach with a sunny area, a system of dunes that reaches two levels of up to 1.50 meters in height, which forms a protective barrier.
Rich in vegetation and with fine sand, access to the beach is via wooden walkways. It also has a beach hut and a nautical point.
3. Historic Varadero, Varadero, Cuba
The beach is located in the city of Varadero. With an integrated management and certification program for the region, in force for over 30 years, the 30-kilometer-long beach is very busy due to the various types of services it offers.
In addition to the high quality of the water (crystal clear), it also has exotic vegetation, pink and white sand.
2. Itauna Beach, Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro
Known for sheltering famous surfing competitions and other water sports, Itaúna Beach is one of the most famous in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro.
With a variety of marine life and fine sand, the water is blue-green in color. About 2.5 km from the center of Saquarema, it is also used for fishing.
The local structure offers kiosks, bathrooms, showers, parking and bicycle parking. There is also assisted bathing for people with disabilities.
1. Varadero (Meliá Antillas), Varadero, Cuba
On a long, narrow peninsula, surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters, lies the tourist beach of Varadero, in front of the Meliá Las Antillas hotel . There, war tanks and ship wreckage are submerged — it’s worth diving.
About 500 meters long and with crystal clear blue water, it has fine white sand. In addition, the conservation and recovery of the dunes and local vegetation is one of the highlights of the beach, which was crowned as the best in the world.
Source: CNN Brasil
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