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Grumari is a beach and an Ambiental Protection Area located west of Rio de Janeiro. It's 50 km away from the center of Rio, passing Barra da Tijuca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
At Grumari beach, Rio de Janeiro, we find the beauty that lies in the contrast of the clear blue sea and the live green of the Mata Atlántica (Rio de Janeiro's Atlantic Forest).
Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, is often compared with Fernando de Noronha and Hawai due to it's beautyfull scenery.
Grumari Beach shares it's 4 km coastline with Naturist Abricó Beach. Abricó Beach is located at the beginning, occupying the 1st kilometer of extension.
There is a nudist area, Abricó Beach, Rio de Janeiro, located in the first 300 meters of Grumari, in a selvatic and protected area.
Rustic, Grumari Beach is located inside an Ambiental Protection Area (APA), surrounded by hills, rock formations, and restinga vegetation. Due to it's location the place is only habitated by 150 people, including a fisherman colony.
Grumari beach, Rio de Janeiro, receives strong waves that always attract sufers. It's a classic surf spot in Rio de Janeiro. At Grumari Beach are often held National and International Surf Championships.
Besides being a beach, Grumari is an Ambiental Protection Area, to be more precise "Grumari Ambiental Protection Area", (Grumari's APA), destined to protecto Rio de Janeiro's Rain Forest.
Therefore, besides going to the beach the visitor may explore this tropical rain forest. The options are vast: trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, cycling, sightseeng, birdwatch. At Grumari's APA there are native species of Brazilian flora and fauna.
You reach Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, through Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood, passing Barra da Tijuca.
Usefull links on Grumari Rio de Janeiro:
Bodyboarding at Grumari Beach- You Tube Video
Surf Grumari Beach - You Tube Video
Abricó Nudist Association
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