Pepino beach is located in the neigbourhood of Sao Conrado. Surounded by high mountains (Pedra da Gavea is 2830 ft, Morro Dois Irmaos is 2000 ft, Pedra Bonita is 1660 ft and others), the beach is a world class destination for hang-gliding enthusiasts. If the wind is blowing you can see hang-gliders and paragliders landing on the sand. Pepino beach is also popular with surfers and bodyboarders, it's waves being the strongest and hollowest in Rio de Janeiro. In the background is Costa Brava Club (on top of a mountain) and the Tijuca Islands. Update all 60 sec.
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