Praia dos Ossos is not the best beach for swimming — it is small, and the water around the working harbour can be murky. But it is one of the most photographed spots in Búzios, and for good reason: the little bay with its coloured fishing boats, the tree-lined promontory above it, and the waterfront houses painted in pastels make for a scene that is easy to stare at for a long time.
The beach sits just east of the town centre, a short walk from Rua das Pedras. The adjacent headland has a viewpoint that looks back over the bay and the hills beyond — worth the five-minute climb, especially in the late afternoon when the light softens. The Chapel of Sant'Anna is visible from here, small and white against the green hillside.