Ilha Grande Description

The island is situated in the Órgãos Saw, which belongs to the proteozoic era. Its rocks are sintectonic represented by "granitóides". Belongs to the same group of the Pão de Açúcar of Río do Janeiro.

The contour is undulating with 34 sharp ends and little peninsulas, 7 small bays and 106 beautiful beaches of diverse characteristics. Mountainous topography with several peaks. The most important ones are the Pico da Pedra d’Agua and the Pico do Pagagaio.These areas are extensively vegetated and you can also find dense forests, headlands, steeps, plains, rivers and caverns.

It has a tropical weather, very hot and humid. Temperatures of the air are between 15ºC - 30ºC. The water temperatures are between 18ºC - 24ºC.

Pousadas in Ilha Grande

• Caicara Pousada
• Manaca Pousada
• Naturalia Pousada

Activities

Sailing
The bay of Isla Grande is perfect to be traveled in a sailing ship. There are 360 islands

 

Forest Trekking & Ecological Walks
Ilha Grande is an excellent place to go trekking. Here you will find forests, beaches, rivers...

Snorkel & Sea Kayak
Clear Waters allow excellent visibility for Snorkeling. Sea Kayak are also a great way exlopre the Natural beauty of the Island.

Escunas
Ride on a brazilian schooner
The “escunas” are beautiful boats ideal to explore the Island

Relax
Body massage, yoga can be arranged at your Pousada.

Fishing Ilha Grande Bay
Line fishing is the only type permitted.

Caicara Pousada

This charming Pousada has a priviledged location on the sea front only a few minutes walk away from the centre of the village and the best restaurants in Villa do Abraao. Opened in January 2006, Caicara is a small, tranquil and friendly pousada, offering nine rooms all with their own veranda, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, TV and mini frige. All the rooms are bright, airy and tastefully decorated. Breakfast is provided in a lounge with a stunning view of the bay. After 5pm when guests return from outings, coffee, tea and biscuits are provided.

This charming pousada is located on the sea front only a few minutes walk from the centre of the village and the best restaurants in town. Gerard, its French owner, devotes personal attention to all guests. The rooms do not have TVs as he believes TV disturbs the peace of the island. The rooms are spacious and have air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, telephone and balconies with hammocks to rest while enjoying the magnificent view of the Abraao Bay. The pousada also has a Sauna.

All of Naturalia's suites are equipped with Air Conditioning, fridge-bar, private individual balcony with hammock, beautifully crafted wooden beds, excellent quality mattresses and security boxes. Eight of the suites have solar-heated water.
Naturalia was built to accommodate contact with nature. You will enjoy the exuberance of the Atlantic Forest and a stunning view of the sea from the wide balconies. Located in the calmest corner in Abraao, you will be able to hear bird songs, the sea waves and simple sounds of nature. Naturalia is just 60 metres from the sea shore, with a tropical garden set the greenery of the Atlantic Forest.