The Island
On this page, you will find some information about the surroundings of our guesthouse:
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Ilha Grande and Vila do Abraão
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means of getting to the island
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some transfer companies (Rio-Abraão)
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a detailed map to reach our house
Ilha Grande
Recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in July 2019, Ilha Grande is an attraction of its own on the Costa Verde. The biological diversity found on its coastline and in its forests is unique throughout Brazil. There are 192 square kilometers of beauty, including 106 beaches, waterfalls and mountains, with boats leaving Angra dos Reis throughout the day.
See more by clicking on the image
How to get to the Island
You must take a boat to reach Ilha Grande.
There are several options for boarding:
- from Mangaratiba
- from Conceição de Jacareí
- from Angra dos Reis
Click on the image to see more details. (Prices and times may vary, check with transportation companies.)
How to get to our guesthouse
WARNING, DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS !!!!
Download the instructions to get to the guesthouse by clicking on the image.
Vila do Abraão
Main point of arrival on Ilha Grande, the village has all kinds of shops, just missing a bank. The absence of cars (forbidden on the island) leaves the place a little out of time.
See more by clicking on the image
Transfer services from Rio
Ilha Grande is not far from Rio de Janeiro. If you're in the south zone or at one of the city's airports, for example, there are several shared transfer services that can take you from the address of your choice, in Rio, to Abraão, on Ilha Grande.
Transfer services are a practical option from Rio de Janeiro.
The companies Easy Transfer, Top Transfer, Transfer Ilha Grande and Paradise Transfer provide the same van + boat service, with small differences in time and possibly in cost.
