The Best Ilha Grande Beaches

Praia Preta is a rare place indeed with its black sand, which is not something you come across too often. The warm and calm waters are ideal

Caxadaco Beach is noted for clear waters surrounded by lush vegetation and huge rock formations, which adventurous visitors often use as divi

Take a boat or hike up to Abraao Beach, located in the largest village (only 1900 residents) on an island of few roads and almost no private

Calm water laps a wide stretch of warm sand at Feiticeira Beach, which is surrounded by native forest teeming with wildlife. You can swim all

Aracatibinha Beach is tucked away on the southern side of the island, where you can camp and enjoy the sea away from the usual beach crowds.

At only 300 m (984 ft) long, Freguesia de Santana Beach is small but perfectly formed. Fine white sand is met by calm, crystal clear water, a