The westernmost of the oceanic beaches and the most accessible from central Niterói. Piratininga is a long, wide stretch of sand bordered by the Lagoa de Piratininga, a saltwater lagoon popular with kitesurfers. The beach gets busy on weekends but has plenty of space to spread out. Between Piratininga and Camboinhas, the tiny Praia do Sossego is tucked behind rocks and worth seeking out.
Piratininga
Wide sandy beach backed by a kitesurfing lagoon