🏖️ The 7 Most Incredible Beaches in Ilha Grande (and How to Get to Each One)
- Marcelo Alvim Marvim Click
- Aug 20
- 3 min read
Discover the 7 most beautiful and unmissable beaches on Ilha Grande, with updated tips on how to get there, travel time, access options, and unique experiences at each one.
🔗 Navigation Menu
1. Introduction
2. Lopes Mendes
4. Blue Lagoon
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1. Introduction
Ilha Grande is home to over 100 beaches, each with its own unique charm and atmosphere. In this special guide, we've listed the island's seven most incredible beaches—those that will leave any visitor breathless and guarantee postcard-worthy photos.
> And the best part: we explain how to get to each of them, whether by trail, boat or water taxi.
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2. Lopes Mendes
📍 Location: East coast of the island
🥾 How to get there:
Trail T10 leaving Vila do Abraão → Palmas → Pouso → walk to Lopes Mendes (1h30 to 2h)
Or boat taxi to Pouso + short walk (15-20 min)
🌊 Highlights:
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Fine white sand, clear sea with good waves
No infrastructure: bring snacks and water
📸 Perfect for: Surfers, couples and those seeking wild beauty
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3. Aventureiro Beach
📍 Location: Ocean side of the island
🛥️ How to get there:
Speedboat from Vila do Abraão (45 min)
Or trail leaving from Provetá (3h – difficult)
🌴 Highlights:
Home to the famous “crooked coconut tree”, the symbol of the Island
Rough sea, rustic and preserved environment
Conservation area with limited access (max. 560 visitors/day)
📝 Tip: To visit, you need authorization from TurisAngra or an overnight stay with a local reservation.
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4. Blue Lagoon
📍 Location: Between the islands of Redonda and Longa, in the cove of the Parish of Santana
🛶 How to get there:
Only by boat or speedboat (regular tour leaving from Vila do Abraão)
💎 Highlights:
Natural pool with crystal clear waters, perfect for snorkeling
Rich in marine life: colorful fish and corals
It's not a traditional "beach," but a must-see on boat trips.
🐠 Perfect for: Family, snorkeling and total relaxation
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5. Caxadaço Beach
📍 Location: West side, between Dois Rios and Parnaioca
🥾 How to get there:
Trail from Dois Rios (T15 – 1h to 1h30)
Or by boat on calm sea days
🗺️ Highlights:
Beach hidden by rocky walls, accessible through an opening in the forest
Wild, unstructured, with untouched beauty
Ideal for those who love silence and isolation
👣 Recommended for: Adventurers and experienced hikers
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6. Aventureirozinho Beach (Ponta do Demo)
📍 Location: Next to Aventureiro
🥾 How to get there:
15-minute walk from Aventureiro Beach
Access via the Ponta do Demo trail (short but steep)
🌅 Highlights:
Amazing view of the open sea
Dramatic scenery with waves and rocks
One of the best sunsets on the island
📸 Extra tip: Bring a camera, flashlight and insect repellent
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7. Feiticeira Beach
📍 Location: Near Vila do Abraão
🥾 How to get there:
Trail T1 (via Aqueduct + Feiticeira Waterfall – 1 hour walk)
Or taxi boat from Abraão (20 min)
🧙 Highlights:
Small, charming and surrounded by Atlantic forest
Near the waterfall of the same name
Good for relaxing after the trail
📍 Ideal for: Families and light hikers
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8. Two Rivers Beach
📍 Location: East-central part of the island
🥾 How to get there:
Trail T14 from Vila do Abraão (2h30 easy walk)
Old access road to the Cândido Mendes prison
🏛️ Highlights:
Wide, empty beach with two rivers flowing into the sea
It has ruins of the prison and museum
Peaceful environment, full of history
🔍 Perfect for: Culture, history and nature lovers
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9. Conclusion + Tips for exploring safely
Ilha Grande offers beaches for all tastes: some with easy access, others with challenging trails, but all with stunning beauty and a preserved atmosphere.
🎒 Extra tip for your trip:
> Book your tours with accredited local companies and, when going on long trails, hire a guide for added safety and historical context.
📲 Click here to schedule your tours with certified guides →
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