Praia de Joao Fernandes could be the best beach in Buzios. It can be found near the tip of the Buzios peninsula beside its twin, Joao Fernandinho beach. All that separates these two beaches is a cliff. In essence, Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios are two coves shaped like the letter W.
On top of the central cliff separating Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios, is the Colonna hotel. Being able to stay in this hotel during your vacation will be well worth it. There are stairs going down each side of the cliff to Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach from the Colonna. Aside from the Colonna hotel, there are plenty other pousadas, hotels, apartments and rooms to rent around the area of Joao Fernandez beach and Praia de Joao Fernandinho.
The hotels do not crowd this area because of the tip of the Buzios peninsula but because of Joao Fernandes and Praia de Joao Fernandinho. Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios both have calm and warm waters that some people describe to be almost pool like. As such, Praia de Joao Fernandes and Praia de Joao Fernandinho are ideal beaches in Buzios for family swimming vacations.
At Praia de Joao Fernandes, you may even get to see fisherman scouring the waters off shore for Atlantic anchovies. The sands on the beach of Praia de Joao Fernandes aren't as fine-grained as the best beaches but definitely fine enough to step on with your bare feet in a comfortable manner. The facilities near Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios are the best you can possibly find in the peninsula.
Aside from swimming, Praia de Joao Fernandes is also a good place to do some surfing and fishing. There are plenty of stalls where sunbathers can rent beach umbrellas and snorkelling gear. While Joao Fernandes isn't really the beach to go to for snorkelling, it is still worth it to take a look at the marine wildlife.
As a testament to the beauty of the twin beaches of Praia de Joao Fernandes and Praia de Joao Fernandinho, some tourists actually spend their whole vacation time here. Aside from the beautiful Praia de Joao Fernandes and Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios, there are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and internet access points to entertain the vacationing tourist. In fact, this area near the Buzios peninsula has it all; thanks mostly to Praia de Joao Fernandinho and Praia de Joao Fernandes beach in Buzios.