Making the most of Ilha Grande
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
This tender port brings visitors to tiny, cheerful Vila do Abraao. The town has a few restaurants serving the day's catch, along with appealing beachside bars and other facilities.
Apart from little Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande is entirely deserted and car-free. Reaching its beaches therefore means walking through jungle or travelling by boat around the coast.
Do visit Lopez Mendes beach, considered among the world's most beautiful and home to some of the planet's best surf.
Getting around
Adventure-minded visitors are spoilt for choice, with tour companies offering activities from kayaking to scuba diving.
Money
Brazil's currency is the Brazilian Real.