Angra dos Reis, Costa Verde  is located between Rio and Sao Paulo.

Dreaming of escaping from Rio, the best destination in this case is Costa Verde (Green Coast). It is one of the most picturesque lengths along the 175-mile shoreline between Rio and Sao Paulo, with tropical forest coming down to the ocean, with broad gulfs, soft sand beaches and little fishing villages. You may encounter here some good resort hotels, other accommodations, stylish restaurants and clubs. Angra dos Reis (Kings' Cove) is considered to be one of the best beaches of the area and one of the chastest beauty sites in the whole country.

Santos Beach Gardens, south of Sao Paulo

The town of Santos, which is 45 miles from Sao Paulo, boasts of a beautiful 4 mile beach garden, considered by natives to be the largest garden in the world. It spreads from Ponta da Praia to Sao Vicente, the oldest town in Brazil.

Ilha de Tinharé, Bahia state

The beach on this small island off the coast of Salvador is one of the most beautiful in Brazil.
Nearest beaches, Ondina and Rio Vermelho, are the home of Salvador's most costly resort hotels, when Rio Vermelho boasts of the city's finest bars and music.
If you walk north along the Orla Marítima you will find there lots of restaurants, spotless white sand, and in the north, the Lagoa de Abaeté, a black freshwater lagoon.

Praia do Forte resort, Bahia State

Praia do Forte, to the north of Salvador, is an old fishing village reconstructed into a calm, cheap resort. 8 miles of superb sandy beaches and natural pools are encircled by thousands of acres of wild nature. Brazil's first eco-resort is among many inexpensive and nice little hotels, Praia do Forte EcoResort is hiding by the finest sandy spot in the area, and provides a range of eco tourist programs such as observing birds and rainforest walking. It is located about 1.5 hours from Salvador.

Jericoacoara, Ceará State, is located 300km west of Fortaleza.

Jericoacoara, more than ever stylish in Brazil, has stunning sunsets from small comfortable beaches. It is also recognized as a superb site for windsurfing and horse-riding along the beach.

Praia do Rosa, 90km south of Florianopolis

A little fishing village was visited by a few surfers until recently; Rosa is a gorgeous beach with amazing surf, and is rapidly increasing. Visit this area before it became too popular.

Guardo do Embau, near Florianopolis

The place is located between Florianopolis and Garopaba and is a striking beach with an outstanding slope for sand boarding, a small beach, good surf and friendly natives.
And other suggestions south of Rio: Praia Ferrugem, Mariscal, 4 Ilhas.