Top Things to do in Ilha Grande
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
So close to Rio de Janeiro, yet so different, Ilha Grande is Brazil’s relaxing, undeveloped paradise. Stepping off the ferry to the island is to disconnect from the outside world. No cars, no banks (bring your money!), no ringing phones. It’s all about relaxing in the sun, sailing, swimming, disappearing into spas and reemerging for fresh seafood at one of the 30 small restaurants.
Restaurants in Ilha Grande
1. Aquamarina Mergulho
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 297 reviews
Padi dive center more than 30 years on the village alexandre faria 40 years at experience pionner on the abraao village
2. Pico do Papagaio
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5.0 based on 720 reviews
Reviewed By 394maggiet
Martin was a an absolute joy to work with. He is professional and knowledgeable while still making the experience fun and enjoyable. We completed both the parrot peak hike and also the sunset canoe trip. Martins tours are an amazing experience and I highly recommend him if you enjoy staying active while on the island. During our time we were able to experience a variety of unforgettable moments including watching one of the most spectacular sunrises I’ve ever seen and swimming with bioluminescence. Martin keeps the mood light and also provided us with amazing photos of the entire adventure for no additional cost. 10/10 recommend!
3. LiG Lanchas
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5.0 based on 299 reviews
A LIG (Lanchas Ilha Grande) é uma empresa de aluguel de lanchas que realiza passeios por toda a região da Ilha Grande e Angra dos Reis. Nossas Lanchas comportam até 15 pessoas e são super confortáveis, equipadas com geladeira, som, água doce e muito mais para seu conforto, lazer e segurança.
4. Adventure Boat
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5.0 based on 277 reviews
If you are looking for a trip with a lot of adrenaline but also confort and safe, AdventureBoat is your best choice in Ilha Grande. We have the best tours and the newest boats.
5. Kayak Ilha Grande
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Kayak tours with guide
6. Bebel IlhaGrande
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Hola! Me llamo Bebel y estoy viviendo en Isla Grande! Trabajo con fotos hace 15 anos, soy Argentina nacida en Buenos Aires. Me encontré acá, en la Isla... Estoy simplemente apasionada por este lugar. Amo recibir a las personas y compartir un poco de mi pasión por esta maravillosa isla. Conozcamos juntos éste paraíso! Escribime! http://www.bebelilhagrande.com
7. Elite Dive Center
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5.0 based on 215 reviews
PADI 5 star Dive Center Operator and diving School located in Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande. We have daily trips for certified divers and discovery dive! We offer PADI courses from Open Water to Dive Master, with accredited instructors. We work with covered boat, a Nice catamarã with bathroom, solarium, sound, fresh water shower all structured for the dive operation, for optimum comfort and safety! You can even hire the underwater photography service to record incredible moments. Our mission is to lead them to the best dive spots on the Ilha Grande!
8. Lopes Mendes Beach
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4.5 based on 5,714 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineE24 - Dublin, Ireland
One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to. You can get a taxi boat out from Abroaa to Pousa ( 25 real) and from there it’s a 15 minute walk through the jungle to get here. White sandy beaches and crystal blue water will greet you on arrival! Be prepared it gets quite busy but you can walk much further down the beach to get a quiet spot. They also have lifeguards working. They don’t have any facilities on the beach so make sure you pack a picnic and some beers.
9. Lagoa Azul
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4.5 based on 2,731 reviews
Reviewed By Judamatta
It’s of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Take goggles or rent with your tour company, it is totally worth it. You will see different types of sea life including turtles and starfish!
10. Dois Rios Beach
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4.5 based on 1,117 reviews
Reviewed By ColleenB1778
We loved hiking to Dois Rios. It's definitely an undertaking- so be prepared. As others have said, it's about 2.5 hours each way, plus you will likely want to spend a couple hours there exploring the beach and the jail museum (free). It's a pretty strenuous hike, and though others have been able to make the trip back by boat, but they are not always available so you should be prepared to walk both ways. We tried to arrange for a boat to pick us up but the seas were too rough on that side of the island that day. The small town of Vila de Dois Rios has a small restaurant/store where you can get water/snacks. The hike was very worth it. The beach where the river meets the ocean was incredibly beautiful, and we basically had the beach to ourselves.
