Ilha Grande

如何抵達

Ilha Grande must be reached by boat from Angra dos Reis or Mangaratiba. The departure times of the ferry from Mangaratiba, Conceiçao and Angra dos Reis stated on rome2rio.com are outdated (Dec 2020). There are no scheduled ferries from Conceição de Jacareí (Dec 2020). Avoid illegal vessels in Conceição. They are extremely dangerous and uncomfortable. There are no banks on the island: bring cash because many hotels, shops and restaurants do not accept credit cards. You can stop at an ATM in Angra dos Reis before hitting the island.

Ferry from Angra dos Reis The ferry from Angra dos Reis departs every day at 15:30 and the price is R$17 (Dec 2020). The intercity bus in the morning from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis is comfortable and costs R$57 (Dec 2021). You can depart from Rio at 09:00 (Feb 2021). From São Paulo you can take a night bus at 22:00 and after 9 hours you arrive at 07:00 in Angra dos Reis (Feb 2021). Check the current departure times on the Buscaonibus app. From the Angra dos Reis intercity bus station to the port, take a taxi or a local bus for the 2 km or walk 25 min. There also Blablacar rides offered from Rio to Angra dos Reis for around R$35 (Dec 2021).

Ferry from Mangaratiba The ferry from Mangaratiba departs early in the morning (Dec 2020). This might be the case again after the pandemic: ferries operated by Barcas SA Mangaratiba (105 minutes, starting at 08:00, returning at 17:30. Prices are much more expensive than those charged by Barcas SA, which is the government. The Barcas SA are of the government of Rio de Janeiro is much safer and their staff are top professionals. Terminal Santa Luzia is discouraged. Their prices are much higher than those of Barcas SA. Another problem is the operating company of this pier, it offers a fast boat, but at the time of shipment you can embark on an extremely slow boat. Their employees are rude and unprepared to deal with tourism.

1 Estação Abraão (Abraão Ferry Terminal), Vila do Abraão, toll-free

當地交通

There are no roads and no private cars on the island. A good option is to use Vila do Abraão as a base and plan day trips from there. There are several hiking trails to the many beaches on the island. Some trails can be strenuous in the tropical weather, so be prepared and take plenty of fluid. Night falls early and dawn is short near the equator, so carry a flashlight if you plan to return after 18:00. Many beaches can be reached by boat and several agencies in Vila do Abraão sell packages for the numerous schooners serving the island. It is easy to find one-way trips and pick ups back to Vila do Abraão on many beaches in the evening. It is possible to walk around the outside of the island in about 4 or 5 days if you're not in too much of a hurry. It's best to start at Abraão and go in an anticlockwise direction, through Dois Rios. Note that accommodation on the back side of the island is scarce and free camping is illegal. At Parnaioca beach on the backside, arguably one of the most beautiful spots on the whole island and worth spending at least a couple of days at, you can ask for accommodation in the local houses (there are only about 8 people living there); ask for Sr. João, he'll help you out. Meals can also be purchased, but variety is very limited, so it might be a good idea to take some food.

必看景點

Art Gallery inside of Vivenda das Bromelias Inns Aqueduct Candido Mendez Jail Ruins en Dois Rios - It´s not preserved or restored but come here and remember that the most dangerous criminals in Brazil were kept here In Parnaioca Beach (not easy to reach) there are other remainders of the slave period. The dark past of the island: jail prisoners, slaves, pirates and lepers in the Lazareto Hospital. Many people affirm that they have seen phantoms in Parnaoica or Caxadaco beaches. 1 Igreja de São Sebastião (Church of St. Sebastian), R. Alice Kury, SN, Vila do Abraão, ☏ +55 21 2688-3292. Catholic church with noteworthy architectural features such as a wood-paneled ceiling & bell tower. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Tourist Pier Abraão Village (Cais Turístico da Vila do Abraão), R. da Praia. (updated Dec 2017) 3 Ecomuseu Ilha Grande, Rua Amapá s/nº - Vila Dois Rios - CEP 23.970-000, ☏ +55 24 3361-9055, +55 21 2334-0939 (Rio de Janeiro office). (updated Dec 2017) 4 Igreja da Freguesia de Santana, Praia da Freguesia de Santana - Freguesia de Santana. (updated Dec 2017) Tourist Information Centre, Pico do Papagaio Trail - Vila do Abraão, ☏ +55 24 3361-5540. (updated Dec 2017)

體驗活動

Snorkeling Kayaking Sailing Diving at Sitio Forte Hiking in the rain forest at Papagaio Peak - A 2-3 hour hike to the peak. Marked, despite some warnings you may hear, and with a beautiful view at the top. Bring lots of water. There are thirteen other well marked trails (trilhas). It's possible to walk around the whole island. Plan at least 8 days for that trip.

Beaches

There are beautiful beaches, some considered to be among the nicest of Brazil.

Adventurer Beach (Praia do Aventureiro) Bananal Cove (Enseada do Bananal). A nice quiet location. Feiticeira Beach (Praia da Feiticeira) 1 Pouso (Praia do Pouso). (updated Dec 2017) Lopes Mendes beach in Ilha Grande was once voted one of the top 10 most beautiful in the world by Vogue Magazine. The water is shallow a long way out, making for good surfing conditions. The usual boat route takes you from the main settlement to another beach on the opposite side of the island. From here, there are 20 minutes of relatively steep footpath to Lopes Mendes to get you nice and ready for a dip. Beware of strong currents a bit out. 2 Parnaioca (Praia da Parnaioca), Estr. Dois Rios - Parnaioca. (updated Dec 2017) 3 Dois Rios (Praia de Dois Rios). (updated Dec 2017)

購物

You find locally owned supermarkets along the western part of the curved road (Rua Getúlio Vargas). There are a few souvenir shops in Vila do Abraão selling t-shirts, magnets and other stuff. In fact, there is nothing typical or special to buy in Ilha Grande.

1 Shopping Alfa, R. da Praia, 847 - Vila do Abraão. Daily 09:00-22:00. Shopping mall. (updated Dec 2017)

美食

The seafood is generally very good and could perhaps be regarded as a specialty. Many restaurants offer casseroles with several types of seafood, served as a dish for two. Although in the higher price range for Ilha Grande, they are delicious and good value for money. The best place to go for traditional Brazilian is Frutos do Mar located on Rua da Praia. Try their Brazilian fish stew, that alone is worth the journey to Ilha Grande.

Pastel de Frango at Crena Beach. There are about 30 restaurants in the island. Some are expensive but there are many cheaper options like hamburgers. Try Food for Kilo; pay about US $0.80 per 100 g for very nice food. 1 Restaurante Jorge Grego, R. da Praia, 30 - Praia do Abraão. Daily 15:00-23:00. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Cantina da Teresa, Dois Rios, ☏ +55 24 3361-9223. Daily 08:00-22:00. Cash only. (updated Dec 2017) 3 Restaurante coqueiro verde, Saco do Céu, ☏ +55 2