Praia do Flamengo

Their historical records dating back to the 16th century. Was in the region that happened the greatest battle of Rio de Janeiro invasion to where Estácio de Sá , and was mortally wounded. It was initially called Carioca 's Beach, in allusion to the homonymous River.

Later came to be called Sapateiro beach. The region just went only was named Flamengo Beach from 1599, after the Dutch invasion to the city.  Flameng the were called all Dutch-speaking, in allusion to the Belgian Flanders.

In 1960 with the construction Flamengo landfill of beach lost space and went on to be approximately fifty meters ahead of his original line

By find-within Guanabara, Bay is a beach of calm waters, but not very suitable for bathing. Many cariocas seek for outdoor activities, such as run by its Boardwalk.