Praia do Forno, Forninho are unique from other beaches of the world because of the colour of the sands. Due to a strange coincidence of nature, a mineral the locals call granada is abundant in the area around Forno, Forninho beach in Buzios. This granada contains whole loads of iron which gives the sands the colour red.
At Praia do Forno, Forninho, signs of volcanic activity and upheavals in the past are very abundant in the rocky outcroppings, rock bottom sea floor and cliffs. Praia do Forno, Forninho, are two beaches separated by rocks and water. Swimming from Forno beach to Forninho beach is not advisable.
Praia do Forno is the bigger beach when compared to Forninho beach. When you attach the word "inho" to a word, this usually means little or smaller in Brazilian. However, both Forno, Forninho beach have the trademark red coloured sands. It is not surprising to note that both Praia do Forno, Forninho are crowded during holidays. If you want to experience this beach with relative tranquillity, you should visit Forno, Forninho during days when most everybody is working.
Praia do Forno in translation means oven beach. In truth Forno, Forninho beach water temperatures vary depending on the sea floor. For example, there are portions of Praia do Forno, Forninho that have warm waters and there are places where the waters are cooler. This difference in temperature has to do with the sea floor being made of rock or sand. As rocks absorb more heat than sand, the portions of Praia do Forno, Forninho beach that have rocks for a seafloor are warmer. Sandy bottoms and deeper waters are normally cooler.
Another unique feature of Forno, Forninho beach are the many rock ledges that can be found above and below the surface of the waters. You can actually jump from one ledge to the next. Be sure to wear some protective gear because sea anemones attach themselves to the rocks. If your feet or legs are unprotected, you might get stung.
On the beach of Forno, Forninho, there is a shack that serves as a snack and refreshments stand. The shack also rents out beach umbrellas for those who want to laze on the beach. At the moment, there are no toilets or showers to be found near Praia do Forno, Forninho. Plan your day ahead to avoid any inconveniences that can mar your vacation at Praia do Forno, Forninho beach in Buzios.