Buzios PeninsulaOnce the preserve of pirates and slave traders, the peninsula of
Buzios, 105 miles (169km) north east of Rio de Janeiro, is today
the haunt of the rich and famous who flock to the city (once a
fishing village) to enjoy the twenty or so beaches in the vicinity.
The peninsula was popularised by legendary movie star Brigitte
Bardot in the 1960s, and her statue still graces the main street of
Buzios, the Rua des Pedras. The peninsula is a sophisticated beach
resort with a very active nightlife and fine restaurants. The west
coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones,
facing the open sea, are a little wilder and draw the surfers and
water sports enthusiasts. Among the most popular beaches are Azeda
Beach, Joao Fernandinho Beach (with several bars and known for its
good seafood), Ferradura Beach, and Geriba beach, which is popular
for surfing.
Website: www.buziosonline.com.br
Transportation: Buzios can be reached by road from Rio via the
Rio-Niteroi toll bridge, or by bus from the Novo Rio Bus
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