What to do in Búzios: a visit to Azeda and Azedinha

At Azeda, an old mansion shares the landscape with green hills; at neighboring Azedinha, the woodland comes into view with no buildings in front of it. For anyone looking for things to do in Búzios, visiting these two beaches, linked by a passage beside the rocks, offers a change of scenery in a single outing. The trip starts at Ossos, and understanding the final stretch helps you decide what to bring.

From Ossos to the sands of Azeda

Praia dos Ossos is the reference point for anyone arriving by car, taxi or ride-hailing service: on this approach, vehicles do not go all the way to the sands of Azeda. To the right of Ossos, follow the stone-paved street uphill between the houses. The climb leads to the wooden staircase, which takes you down to the beach. If you hire transport, arrange the meeting point for your return in advance.

Stone paving, a slope and steps are the things to consider when your group includes children, a stroller or someone with reduced mobility. This route does not offer step-free access. Before bringing a stroller, consider how you will carry it on the steps and how much the adults will have to carry. On the return journey along the same route, you will be climbing the staircase.

A water taxi is another way to get there, including from Ossos. Before choosing between walking and traveling by sea, check the arrangements for boarding, disembarking and returning. This alternative changes the route, but you will need to check with the operator whether it suits your group's mobility needs.

From Azeda to Azedinha: the landscape changes scale

At the foot of the staircase lies Azeda, about 200 meters long, with a narrow strip of sand. The mansion gives the beach a distinctive architectural presence, framed by hills covered in vegetation. To visit its neighbor, head to the right-hand end of Azeda and take the passage beside the rocks. This is where the route continues to Azedinha, rather than along another street.

At about 50 meters long, Azedinha is roughly a quarter of the length of Azeda. The difference is not just in size: with no building obscuring the woodland, the greenery stands out.

Both beaches get busy on public holidays and during peak season. If you can choose your date, opt for a weekday; during the busiest periods, arriving in the morning is a good strategy for finding a spot on the sand. Azedinha's smaller size does not mean fewer visitors. When planning your stay in Búzios, one suggestion is to alternate between the beautiful beaches of Búzios. Praia da Ferradura is just a few steps from the sands of Ferradura and a few minutes from the beaches of Ossos.

Shade and food: what to consider

Chairs and beach umbrellas are available to rent at both beaches. For those arriving on foot, this reduces the amount you need to carry up the slope and down the stairs. Bringing your own umbrella is also an option, but it is worth weighing that independence against the effort of carrying it, especially if you intend to continue from Azeda to Azedinha with all your belongings.

Food is available from anchored boats selling snacks, seafood and drinks, rather than from a waterfront lined with permanent kiosks. This gives you an option for eating during your visit without planning the outing around a restaurant. Bringing water and your own snack helps cater to children's specific preferences or the group's dietary restrictions.

If you intend to visit both beaches, it is worth stopping by Azedinha before deciding where to set up your umbrella. The smaller beach could become the destination for your outing or be a stop before you return to Azeda: taking the passage between the rocks lets you choose after seeing both, rather than simply staying where the staircase ends.