The Ilha Grande

A true ecological sanctuary, surrounded by hundreds of beaches

paradise, trails and waterfalls, the Big Island is the largest

the numerous islands that make up the Bay of Ilha Grande. Located

In 1886 they built a building to house in quarantine, and travelers

immigrants coming from countries with epidemic cholera. This site,

Lazareto called, was ousted in 1902 for the construction of a prison,

off in the 80s. This "tropical Alcatraz," very high

security, located in one of the most beautiful beaches of the island is now

used as a tourist attraction, open to the public for visitation and

photos.

Folklore as locals have stories about buried treasure, and maps

ancient pirate attacks that are reinforced by the large number of vessels

wrecked on the seabed.

 Nature is a permanent invitation to the practice of nautical sports and

aquatic as well as hiking trails, forests and beaches.

Its main urban core, the town of Abraham, is equipped with infra-structure to meet the needs of tourists in terms of Holidays (Cabins, Campsites), Food (Restaurants, pensions, snack bars, ice cream), Leisure (Pubs, House Party, Tours Sloop, Trekking, Mountaineering, Fishing, Surfing, Diving) and culture (Church Historic Presidio Fallen, Folklore, Calendar of Events). 

With a very hospitable people, guarantee a great reception with guides

bilingual, and residents willing to help and accept with a great thirst

to tell a bit of local culture and their stories and experience

life.


  Cultural Attractions:

•   Igreja de Santana (1796)
•   Ruínas de Lazareto
•   Aqueduto
•   Casado morcego

   Touristic Cultural Attractions:  

•   Gruta do Acaiá
•   Saco do Céu
•   Pico do Papagaio
•   Parque Estadual de Ilha Grande
•    Beaches:            

         §  Cuna

 §  Freguesia de Santana

 §  Julia

 §  Parnaioca

 §  Araçatiba

 §  Lopes Mendes

 §  Provetá

 §  Abraão

 §  Abraãozinho

 §  Mero

 §  Grande de Palmas

 §  Vermelha

 §  Dois  Rios

 §  Baía de Ilha Grande