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Ilhabela
The city of Ilhabela is comprised of the Islands of São Sebastião, Búzios and Vitória; plus the isles of Cabras, Serraria, Castelhanos, Lagoon, Figueira and Anchovies.
São Sebastião, the most popular of the islands, is a well-liked tourist destination. It has clear and calm waters on the side facing the continent, deserted and paradisiacal beaches – protected by the Ilhabela State Park – on the open sea stretch. Water sports are a symbol of the location, which becomes the venue of the largest south American sailing competition every year.
Trails through preserved forest, beautiful waterfalls and excellent diving places, in addition to a sunset without equal, complement the list of attractions. Ilhabela once had well developed fishing and agriculture. Major part of the production was taken to Santos for commercialization. Currently, the city’s economy is dedicated to tourism.
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- Basic information
- Climate
The annual mean temperature stays around 18ºC – with a maximum of 27ºC, and minimum of 15ºC. The climate is humid and moderate, the wet season being between September and December, and the dry season between March and June. - Events
- Shrimp Festival
Annual event that includes musical shows and gastronomical competitions in the agenda. Usually held in August.
International Sailing Week
It is the largest sailing event in south America. It has taken place since 1973 and gathers over 400 boats and 1,500 sailors for 10 days of the month of July. Those who accompany the competition on land can also watch lectures, shows and exhibitions. - City facts
- Ilhabela
State: São Paulo
Region: Southeast
Population: 20,836 inhabitants
DDD: (12)
Distances
São Paulo: 209 km (extra 15 minutes by ferry)
São Sebastião: 6 km
Caraguatatuba: 30 km
São José dos Campos: 116 km
Rio de Janeiro: 435 km - Accommodation / Restaurants
- Ilhabela includes many options for accommodation and restaurants, with a good facility and always ready to serve and welcome its visitors. For further information on the local business establishments, visit:
http://www.ilhabela.com.br/melhorhospedagem/index.html
http://www.ilhabela.com.br/alimentacao/index.html
http://www.litoralvirtual.com.br/ilhabela/ondeficar.htm
http://www.ilhabelabrasil.com.br/gastronomia.asp?acao=ver&praia=Ilhabela&seg=ILHABELA - How to get there
- By Road: Through Dutra Highway, follow on Trabalhadores Highway (SP-170) and Highway Carvalho Pinto, until São José dos Campos; then take Tamoios Highway (SP-099) until Caraguatatuba. Continue in the direction of São Sebastião, in the continent, through Rio-Santos Highway (BR-101). Finally, take the ferry to cross the channel, heading to Ilhabela. Coming from the cities of São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro through Rio-Santos, you will arrive directly at the city of São Sebastião.
- Services
- Tourist Information: +55 (12) 3896-6737 / 3896-2440
Bus Station: +55 (12) 3895-8709
Ferry to São Sebastião: +55 0800 7045510
Hospital: +55 (12) 3895-8789
Banks
Banespa, Banco do Brasil, Itaú, Bradesco and CEF. - Tips
- The mosquitoes known as “borrachudos” have substantially reduced with the urban growth of the city, but they still show up – mainly in locations away from the city, by the end of the day. It is advisable to take insect repellents, especially in outings to Jabaquara and Castelhanos.
- Related links
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http://www.ilhabela.sp.gov.br/
http://www.litoralvirtual.com.br/ilhabela/index.html
http://www.ecoviagem.com.br/ecoturismo/def_ecoroteiro_brasil.asp?codigo=22&codigo_secao=70
http://www.portaldolitoral.com.br/ilhabela/
http://www.costaverdesp.com.br/ilhabela/ilhabela/
http://revistaturismo.cidadeinternet.com.br/Ecoturismo/ilhabela.html
http://www.sorri.com.br/Litoralilhabela.htm
http://arqueologia.ilha.sites.uol.com.br/index.htm - Attractions
- Pacuíba beach
Gathers fishing farms and is a very good place for the practice of free diving. Favorite gathering point of youth who love adventure.
Jabaquara Beach
Submarine hunting location. Stands out for having a brook on each one of the beach ends.
do Gato Beach
Its small orla has thick sand that mixes up with the colored shells.
Baía dos Castelhanos Beach
It is part of the State Park of Ilhabela. Access is by launch or dirt road, recommending 4x4 vehicles only. They say that it was an old pirate refuge.
Bonete Beach
It holds a picturesque fishermen’s villa where time has stopped passing for decades. Access can be by launch or trail of 1h 30 minutes from Laje Waterfall.
do Curral Beach
With much movement, it is one of the highest points of the Island, with its small bars by the sea. In front of the River bank end there is a shipwreck.
do Julião Beach
Also known as Remanso, it has a different sea scenario, despite its short extension.
Feiticeira Beach
Legends about treasures hidden by a sorceress, serve to create an enchantment about the place, made up of Três Tombos Waterfall, with delicious natural pools
Ilha das Cabras Beach
Perfect for diving. A statue of Neptune is the attraction for visitors.
Perequê Beach
It has a bicycle track and broad sidewalk. It starts at the ferry’s pier, or Red Barra – as it is known - , from where the boats and schooner depart on outings. Coconut trees decorate the orla.
Itaguassu Beach
One of the most popular rendezvous of Ilhabela. Bars and kiosks liven the place.
Saco da Capela Beach
Joining into one place the space fishing, water sports lovers and bathers.
Waterfalls
Cachoeira do Gato
It is located in the Ilhabela State Park. It has natural pools and trails for treks that lead to a 70m waterfall.
Cachoeira da Lage
Pools of various sizes and natural slides are the attraction of the place.
Trails
Lage
Leaving the car at the far South of the road (Sepituba), a 40-minute trek toward the Bonete beach leads to the Laje Waterfall. The river course forms some falls, slides and natural pools. Perfect outing option.
Baepi
Go up to the Baepi Peak – which has over 1000m of altitude – is a 4 hr challenge of steep trekking through the forest. It is necessary to obtain authorization from the Park’s administration and be accompanied by guides. Avoid the climb on rainy days as the trail becomes quite slippery and dangerous. On light days and without clouds, the view from the peak reaches the mountain range of Ilhabela, the channel and good part of the Sea Range, forming a remarkable landscape.
Bonete
This adventure requires good physical condition, and if possible, one overnight at Bonete Beach, which offers good accommodations. The 13 km of the trail , starting from the Sepituba End, its is quite bumpy and passes by three waterfalls – perfect resting stops. Going takes 3 to 4 hours trekking.
Água Branca
With 2,145m of extension, it is the best signed trail of the Island, with resting places for outdoor picnics and identification of different tree species present on the way. Delicious waterfalls and natural pools, refresh the trek. It starts that the security post of the Ilhabela State park, in the Castelhanos road.
Sports
Wind-Surf/Sail
The fantastic geography of the Island and of the São Sebastião Channel provides one of the best conditions for the practice of sailing in Brazil. This occurs not just because the Island forms a natural obstacle to large open sea waves, but also because of the wind channeling effect in the channel area. Turned to the South and forming a narrow corridor between the high mountains of the Serra do Mar and of the Island, with peaks that exceed 1,200 m high, the São Sebastião Channel offers sailors calm waters and strong winds throughout most of the year.
Diving
Ilhabela is the paradise of the lovers of underwater fishing and free, autonomous diving. the clear sea provides good visibility of the local sea life and of over 20 wrecks, which serve as home for the vast flora and fauna. A large variety of fish, turtles and luckily, even dolphins and whales, can be seen in the region. Ilhabela has diving operators that offer courses for beginners and dives with specialized guides.
Climbing
The varied geography of the Island offers very good locations for climbing, with several levels of difficulty. From small rocky walls – perfect for training beginners, to the hill sides of the Baepi Peak, with a huge potential for exploration in Ilhabela.
Rappel
The extremely bumpy relief offers many locations for the practice of this sport – from large stones all around the island, to coastal areas and huge rocky walls, such as those of Pico do Baepi.
Off-Road
Ilhabela also attracts many off-road enthusiasts and practitioners. The peculiar weather conditions of the Brazilian tropical forest lash heavy punishment on the dirt roads, with periodic rainfall and high humidity levels, keeping the clay always “ready” to demand the most from vehicles and pilots.
Fishing
Ilhabela is an important competitions venue, for contests such as the Ocean Fishing Competition, the most traditional of the kind in Brazil, organized by the local Yatch Club. Different fish species are found in the waters of the archipelago, such as the blue marlin, considered the greatest fisherman’s trophy, white marlins, golden, anchovies, groupers and robalos.
Surf
Surf is not the sport most commonly associated to Ilhabela. Nonetheless, the city has some of the best points on the São Paulo coast for it. of difficult access, these places are worth any effort to get there due to their huge waves.
Other attractions
Igreja Matriz
Inaugurated in 1806, its floor is completely in marble from Spain. Well preserved, it tells a little of the history and culture of the local inhabitants.
Engenho D’água Ranch
Built in the 18th century, it keeps the characteristics of the time and tells a little of the local history.
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