Soccer Extreme : Altinha is a beach soccer sensation that started in Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, and is now spreading throughout the world. Watch our video of an Altinha tournament and learn about this fantastic new sport.(Video) :Brazilian Beach Competition 2010/2011
Altinha is a beach game of 6 people standing in a large circle and maintaining a soccer ball in the air using their feet, thighs, shoulders. and feet.
Altinha means “little higher” in Portuguese in reference to the purpose of the game, which is to keep the ball in the air without touching the sand. (rentalsinvallarta)