Glória Marina (Marina da Glória)
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Glória, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, 20021-140
With its coast and mountain views, Glória Marina is a popular Rio de Janeiro waterfront destination. Nestled between the mountains of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado, the marina is an excellent place to take in the views while enjoying a meal alfresco at one of its restaurants. It’s also the departure point for cruises around the bay.
The basics
Local operators offer a variety of boat tours that depart from Glória Marina, including half-day tours around Guanabara Bay that take guests past such attractions as Copacabana Beach and the Oscar Niemeyer–designed Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Other options include shorter sunset cruises and nighttime boat parties with DJs on board. Electric scooter tours of Rio de Janeiro also typically pass by the marina.
Things to know before you go
Public restrooms are available at the marina.
The water at the marina is contaminated and should not be entered.
Wi-Fi is available at the marina office.
How to get there
The marina is located in Rio de Janeiro’s Glória neighborhood, less than a 10-minute drive from the Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). From Copacabana, it’s around a 15-minute taxi ride or 25 minutes by Metro—take Line 2 to Glória Station, then walk 10 minutes. Driving is not recommended, since parking is scarce.
When to get there
With its many restaurants, Glória Marina attracts most visitors at lunch and dinnertime. It is a great spot to soak up the views and breeze off the bay during the day, as well as to watch the sparkling city lights at night. Sunset cruises departing from the marina are also popular. The marina hosts occasional live musical performances—check local media for dates.
Flamengo Beach (Praia do Flamengo)
Less than a 10-minute walk from Glória Marina, Flamengo Beach is another great spot to take in views across Guanabara Bay over toward Niterói and Sugarloaf Mountain. Largely visited by locals, the beach is always much quieter than Copacabana and Ipanema, though (due to pollution) swimming is not recommended.
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