Why visit Ilha Grande?

Located in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Ilha Grande is one of the 365 islands in the bay of Angra dos Reis. It is home to heavenly beaches with crystal clear waters and the ideal temperature for swimming all year round. Ilha Grande is quiet, with no cars or motorbikes.

Hiking to do in Ilha Grande
Tourist map of Ilha Grande with hikes not to be missed, especially as they often lead to fabulous beaches.

T1 hike or the perfect hike to acclimatize on the island.

This hike starting from the village of Abraao is very easy if we limit ourselves to this one. Very good choice to start and soak up the atmosphere that is created on the island. Bring water and snacks and choose sneakers over flip-flops! In a loop, it allows a 1 hour walk, taking the time to see an old penitentiary, to admire an old aqueduct, to swim in a natural swimming pool and to laze on the few very pleasant beaches mainly frequented by the locals (Julia beach) and finally to discover the jungle.

T10 and T11 hikes or how to reach the paradisiacal beach of Lopes Mendes

These 2 medium difficulty hikes are in fact only one. Plan the day for the hike and the time spent on the beaches, with a return by boat from the beach that precedes that of Lopes Mendes. The last departures are at 4.30pm and 5pm.

From the village of Abraao, you will walk for long hours on steep terrain. Bring water and snacks and prefer sneakers to flip-flops! Of medium difficulty, the hike is very well marked out. We start by going along the coast then very quickly we sink into the jungle while going up a rather steep hill. Once arrived at the top, the point of view on the village of Abraao is magnificent.

After the coast, the descent. Be careful, it can slip! Below, a heavenly beach awaits us. White sand, calm sea, warm water, sun, palm trees, in short, here we are plunged into a real postcard.

But we have to get back on the road. The way is still long and superb beaches (Palmas, Pouso Mengues, ...) are still to come,

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