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Rio has 90km of white sand beaches of which the following are the most interesting: Vermelha - At Urca - 245 meters long situated below hill. Leme - Leme and Copacabana seem to be the same beach as there's no physical break separating them. Leme is around 1km long.
	Copacabana - One of the world's most famous beach, curving along the elegant Av. Atlântica. It stretches for around 3,4km from Av. Princesa Isabel, in the east, to the Copacabana Fort in the west. The widest beach in Rio, Copacabana is the home of beach soccer and volleyball.
Arpoador - 800 meters of sand located at the beginning of Ipanema and backed by a pleasant park. Ipanema - Renowned for the hit tune "Girl from Ipanema", spreads over 2km and is separated from Leblon by the canal at Jardim de Alah (Alah's Garden) which links the Lagoa to the sea. Leblon - Around 1,3km Leblon runs from Ipanema to the Leblon belvedere, one of the most beautiful views of both beaches. São Conrado - Its official name is Praia da Gávea, but is better known as Pepino. It is the landing area for the city's hang gliders who pack the sky each weekend with their colorful kites. Barra da Tijuca - Rio's longest beach, it stretches over 18km along Av. Sernambetiba. A hot spot on the beach is the area around the Barraca do Pepê, a famous brazilian hang glider who died competing outside Brazil. Recreio dos Bandeirantes - A charming 2km long inlet at the end of Sernambetiba Ave. Sheltered by a the large rock, Recreio is safe for swimming. Prainha - A secluded sandy strip, 700 meters long, Prainha is a surfer's beach. It is an Environmental Protected Area. Grumari - Reddish sand in an unspoiled setting. The sea is often rough here. It is also an Environmental Protected Area.