Brazilian beaches are famous all over the world and have diverse geographical characteristics. They are formed by sediments, mainly sandy, accumulated by the action of the waves.
Characteristics
Sheltered beaches: calmer waters, without waves or currents
Luxury beaches: Combination of lush nature and sophistication, with high-standard services and accommodations
Beaches for children: Calm and with warm waters, which is ideal for playing and swimming
Types of beaches
Beaches on the Amazon coast, with mangroves, dunes and rain islands
Beaches on the northeast coast, with reefs, coconut groves, dunes, cliffs, sandbanks, lagoons and mangroves
Beaches on the southeast coast, with low sandy coasts, coves, dunes, lagoons and lakes.
Brazil’s coastline is 7,491 kilometers long, making it the 15th largest national coastline in the world.