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Angra dos Reis

155 km away from Rio de Janeiro, at the Costa Verde (Green Coast) region, 365 islands and more than 50 beaches make up one of the most famous bays in Brazil: Angra dos Reis's.

The best programs at the Angra bay are the boat or schooner rides, a type of sail boat used to visit the most beautiful beaches, with crystal clear water and white sand.

Islands and attractions

Ilha Grande (Great Island), the biggest island in the region, is one of the most sought out places for diving in Brazil. Shipwrecks, coral reefs and an exuberant marine fauna are part of the itinerary for those looking forward to diving into the blue-green waters. The best options are on the calmer side of the island: Gruta do Acaia (Acaia Grotto), Praia and Ilha dos Meros (Beach and Island of Meros), Laje and Ilha do Guriri (Island of Guriri), Ilha das Palmas (Palms Island), Ilha do Pau a Pino (Pau a Pino Island), Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), Ilha do Morcego (Bat’s Island), Lagoa Verde (Green Lagoon) and Ilha do Jorge Grego (Greek Jorge Island). Ilha Grande is so beautiful that it has been elected one of the 7 wonders of Rio de Janeiro, in 2007.

The Island also offers places for adrenaline junkies, such as trekking, canoeing and wild paths for people who like to discover the diversity of their beaches. Angra's East end also has the infrastructure of hotels and restaurants, besides historical buildings, such as the Holy Trinity church, the monument to Aquidaba at Jacuecanga's bay, and Leme's Fort.

The Marco da Cidade (City Mark), the Colegio Naval (Navy School), the Ermida do Senhor do Bonfim (Lord of Bonfim Hermitage) and the Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Our Lady of Remedies Church) are all at the estrada do contorno (contour road).

Take the chance to get to know Paraty's - a nearby city - beautiful beaches, colonial mansions, exuberant fauna and flora. Heading south, there are great resorts to relax and rapids to enjoy diving and adventure tourism. Besides, there are the tourist sites such as the Vila Historica de Mambucada (Historic Village of Mambucada), the ruins of the Engenho Central do Bracui (Bracui Central Mill) and the Complexo Nuclear (Nuclear Complex).

Accommodation

There are many hotels, resorts, inns and houses to rent for the season in Angra. Famous hotel chains also offer complete leisure infrastructure with an ocean view.