Praia de Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios is one of two twin beaches. The other one is the bigger Joao Fernandes beach. This concept is rather important because, together, Praia de Joao Fernandinho and Joao Fernandes beach form a "W" on the coast near the tip of the Buzios peninsula. On each cove of the "W" are the Praia de Joao Fernandinho and Praia de Joao Fernandes. The middle spike of the "W" is actually a cliff with the Colonna hotel sitting right on top of it. Whoever owns that hotel is a lucky b*&*$d!
To get back to the subject at hand, Praia de Joao Fernandinho and Praiad de Joao Fernandes beach in Buzios are the two beaches closest to the tip of the Buzios peninsula. As a result, Praia de Joao Fernandinho and Praia Fernandes have an ample supply of hotels and pousadas nearby, including the Colonna. From the top of the middle spike cliff, stairs go down to each side to Joao Fernandinho beach and Joao Fernandes beach.
Praia de Joao Fernandinho beach in Buzios has shops near the stairs where you can buy refreshments and food. The sand on Praia de Joao Fernandinho is rather coarse but still fine enough for walking barefoort. Shade can be found on Joao Fernandinho beach thanks to the multitude of almond trees. There are no facilities on the beach of Joao Fernandinho itself. Instead, you will have to climb back up the stairs to get to them. The waters of Praia de Joao Fernandinho may be the warmest in Buzios which make it ideal for swimming. If you have a kayak or banana boat with you, it might be fun to paddle around the cliff to get to Joao Fernandes beach on the other side of the middle cliff and back. The twin coves of Joao Fernandinho beach and Joao Fernandes beach in Buzios are also favorite stops of yachts, catamaran and schooner tours.
Access to this prime location can be achieved by land vehicle on the main road up to the middle cliff where you will have to use the stairs going down to Praia de Joao Fernandinho. Water taxis and schooner tours are the favored alternative to land transport as using them is a more efficient way of visiting the many Buzios beaches.
According to local legends, a Portuguese captain named Joao Fernandes had a last stand battle on the beach fighting against pirates and Indians. In the end, the Portuguese captain was overwhelmed by the opposing forces attacking his position on Praia de Joao Fernandes and Praia de Joao Fernandinho beaches in Buzios.