Praia da Ferradura, Horseshoe-shaped beach in Buzios, Brazil
Praia da Ferradura is a beach set in a horseshoe-shaped bay with soft sand and green hills framing both ends of the shoreline. The natural basin is quite compact and offers calm, protected water.
The area developed from a small fishing settlement in the 1600s into part of Rio de Janeiro's maritime expansion. This past still influences the local economy and way of life today.
Fishermen still use traditional methods to launch boats from designated spots and sell their catch to beachfront restaurants. This daily work shapes how the beach looks and feels for visitors.
The beach has rental services for chairs, umbrellas, and water sports gear easily available nearby. Restaurants and restrooms are within a short walk from any point.
During low tide, the protected water inside the curved bay creates natural swimming pools about 1.5 meters deep. These shallow areas form naturally and are especially good for younger visitors.
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