Ilha Grande Beach in Angra dos Reis Picture 7

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Ilha Grande is a magical place, full of natural beauty, situated in the city of Angra dos Reis.

In the past, this beautiful island was invaded and attacked by pirates, served as a route to the slave trade, became a military hospital during the colonial years, and staged many other interesting stories.

In 2007, Ilha Grande was named one of the Wonders of Rio de Janeiro and took 2nd place, losing only to the Sugar Loaf.

Ilha Grande has 193 km2 and more than 100 beaches, blue-green waters, lush vegetation formed by forest, full of adventure trails, wildlife, tropical climate all year round and friendly people.
A place where you will make unforgettable boating, diving in caves and places teeming with marine life, meet semi-deserted beaches, take baths in crystalline waterfalls and make many friends.

A perfect retreat for the whole family.
The point with the greatest tourist infrastructure is the village of Abraao, considered the "capital of the island. " This area has the largest number of residents, inns, restaurants, boat tours and transfers, dive operators and guides to trails.

Among the many surprises that you may have in Ilha Grande,  there is the possibility of finding dolphins, sea turtles and marmosets.

For lovers of sports, Ilha Grande offers canoeing, trekking (hiking), water sports such as rowing, water-skiing and wakeboarding; surfing (beach of Lopes Mendes and Aventureira) and diving (depth and snorkeling).

The main places and beaches of the island are: Provetá, Araçatiba, Bananal Bay Stars, Sítio Forte, Praia Vermelha, Palmeiras, Dois Rios, Lopes Mendes, Aventureira, Matariz, Parnaioca, Caxadaço, Lagoa Azul, Japariz, Ilha Comprida, Ilha Jorge Grego  and Laguna Verde

Discover Ilha Grande's sea. With one of the largest concentrations of shipwrecks in the world, the Bay of Ilha Grande becomes one of the best places in Brazil for diving. Tragedies that currently provide dives of indescribable beauty. 192 km ² and 106 beaches, transparent and calm waters, average water temperature at 22 ° C, visibility ranging from 5 to 25m (in its external face), several slabs, the great marine biodiversity, caves and wrecks make the bay of Ilha Grande one of the best diving points in the country. Although year-round scuba diving is permitted and beautiful, the best months for diving are April, May, June, July and August, when the water temperature is around 24 ° C and visibility 15-20 meters.

Dive Sites Among the many dive sites in the Bay of Ilha Grande, we highlight some already mentioned in the topic of Angra dos Reis over those listed below:

Pau Pino Island - The depth varies from 0 to 18 meters. It is tiny and distant. It is a good option for those coming from Itacuruçá or Mangalore.

Palmas Island - At the northern entrance of the Bay of Ilha Grande, the island has a beautiful coastline. The depth reaches 15 feet in the sand.

Squirrel Helicopter - On 04/01/1998 an accident caused the wreck of the helicopter type squirrel PTHNB, inIlha Grande. The helicopter went out of Angra dos Reis bound for Rio de Janeiro, but with bad weather the plane had problems and fell between the tail ends of Gamela and Grossa. Died in this accident businessman Eduardo Tapajos owner of the Hotel Gloria. After being expert evaluation, firefighters put the helicopter near the slab of Matariz, which went on to become one of the most frequented by divers. Perhaps it is the only helicopter sunk in the country, has aroused much curiosity in divers from around the world. It pays to know the most famous dive in Ilha Grande. Diving at Blue Lagoon - A true paradise. There the waters are warm, crystal, and the view is breathtaking. Beach and Island Mere - The depth ranges from 3 to 10 meters. It has a rich marine life, which will greatly enrich the ride. Slab and Island Guriri - In this place there is a large cave with several entrances, the sun's rays to pass through the cracks forming spectacular beams of light that create a visual spectacular. The cave is very small and only holds 10 divers at a time. It is considered one of the best diving spots of the island. The depth reaches 18 m. Acaiá Cave - The cave entrance is 6 feet deep. Soon after the narrow entrance there is a dark area that communicates with the surface providing a unique spectacle! A crack in the rock below sea level gives rise to the water forming a lake, whose background reflects sunlight so fantastic. Can be both scary and beautiful! http://www.litoralcostaverde.com/index.php?secao=mergulho http://www.ilhagrande.org/Ilha-Grande-Paraiso

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