If you want to catch a tan, surf the waves or simply sit back and sip a caipirinha cocktail in a cool coastal bar, you can’t go wrong with Brazil beach holidays. Home to over 4,000 miles of coastline strewn with sunny stretches of sand, the country has just about every style of beach under the sun. There are the iconic showstoppers such as Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio, the idyllic car-free island of Ilha Grande to the southwest, and a scattering of luxurious beach resorts on the northern coast, near Salvador. Brazil beach holidays are all about the simple pleasure of kicking back and relaxing on the coast but if you want a truly original beach holiday, we can recommend some super cool activities to add to your itinerary, from a stay in sleepy Bahia in a former fisherman’s home, to a hike through a mangrove forest to reach a remote white sandy beach.

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"The accommodation perfectly matched our needs, and we loved the app, destination document, playlist and reading list. Our Concierge was really responsive and quick, and the Original Services were absolutely perfect - these are both reasons why we would come back to Original Travel. There were a few specific memorable moments, including a music and dance show and bike trip in Salvador, a football match in Rio and the lovely hotel in Buzios. Thank you so much for a memorable holiday!"
D - UK
Published on 24th September 2025
"This was truly the trip of a lifetime - really personalised service, brilliant itinerary, seamlessly organised, and the app and Concierges were so useful. We loved it all. The local guides were also brilliant and we learnt so much from them all. The gifted football tickets (plus driver and guide) on our first night were so special and something we have never had from any other tour company. All in all, a 10/10, 5-star experience! Thank you all."
S - UK
Published on 13th August 2025
"The booking process was very smooth and attentive. The accommodation was magical - the hotels were perfect and the arrangements seamless, it was a fantastic experience. "
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Brazil is a strong proponent of sun, sand and sea, and with over 2000 honey-hued sand beaches, it’s no wonder that the locals are able to embrace this leisurely way of life. There are the Rio beaches, within the vicinity of the Cidade Maravilhosa (‘Marvelous City’), of which the crescent-shaped Copacabana is the most famous, yet Ipanema is equally seductive. These are the beaches for the party-goers and people-watchers, with their bar-lined boardwalks and buzzy atmospheres. Then there are the more secluded spots; Jericoacoara is firmly off-the-beaten track, tucked away on the north-east coast, while Maragogi is home to Brazil’s largest barrier reef.


The best thing about Brazil beach holidays is the extraordinary variety of sandy stretches on offer, with each beach offering its own distinct personality. While lounging on the sieved-flour sand is a worthwhile pastime, the activities are another highlight. Try your hand at paddle-boarding, surfing and canoeing, or venture beneath the waves and discover the colourful underwater world with diving and snorkelling adventures.

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