Praia das Palmeiras, Beach in Palmeiras, Cabo Frio, Brazil

Praia das Palmeiras lies in the Palmeiras neighbourhood of Cabo Frio, 3 km from the town centre, between the Lagoa de Araruama and the Canal do Itajuru. Its shore holds many fishing boats, and tall palm and coconut trees surround it, giving the neighbourhood its name. Large quantities of shells collect along its banks.

Praia das Palmeiras lies in the Palmeiras neighbourhood of Cabo Frio, about 3 km from the town centre, between the Lagoa de Araruama and the Canal do Itajuru. Its calm waters suit shrimp and siri crab fishing, and fishing boats line the shore. The neighbourhood and beach take their name from the tall palm trees and coconut palms around them.

The beach sits between the Lagoa de Araruama and the Canal do Itajuru, and its name comes from the tall palm trees and coconut palms that surround it and gave the neighbourhood its name. Along the shore are kiosks and stalls selling regional fish and live music. The beach is suited to catching shrimp and crab, and many fishing boats are seen in the landscape.

The beach lies 3 km from Cabo Frio's centre, between the Lagoa de Araruama and the Canal do Itajuru, so it is reached by road from the town rather than from the ocean front. Fishing boats occupy much of the shoreline, and the kiosks and stalls along the edge serve regional fish and live music. Look for shells along the waterline.

Praia das Palmeiras lies between the Lagoa de Araruama and the Canal do Itajuru, a position that lets it serve as a fishing ground for shrimp and siri crabs. Fishing boats are a constant presence on the water, and large quantities of shells collect along its banks.