What to do in Monsuaba

Grand Beach (Praia Grande) is among the liveliest of the many beautiful beaches of Angra dos Reis. This inviting stretch of golden sand sits between rainforest-clad hills and transparent water. It attracts everyone from groups of friends to families and tourists. Visit Grand Beach to swim in the inviting water, join tours to picturesque islands and see in the new year with party-loving locals.

Vila do Abraão’s main stretch of sand, Abraão Beach, is a sandy shoreline backed by bars and restaurants. The picturesque strand has wonderful views of nearby islands and promontories, as well as a long wooden pier. Enjoy the stunning vista of Ilha Grande’s verdant mountains as you arrive by boat at this beach’s wharf.

Laboratório Beach is a tranquil and scenic sandy bay with calm crystalline water. It is the picture of serenity, far from restaurants, vendors and other distractions. Bring your kids to this relaxing hangout, where they can frolic safely in the shallow and warm water that is calm enough to resemble a swimming pool.

The most famous beach on Ilha Grande, Lopes Mendes Beach lives up to its reputation as a sandy haven with fluffy white sand and crystalline water. The wide strand is almost miles (3 kilometers) long and lies at the end of a hilly trail through dense thickets of tropical forests. Take photos of this iconic stretch of sand, whose beauty is ample reward for the rigorous journey.

Angra dos Reis Port (Porto Angra dos Reis) is the focal point of the city’s shipyard and maritime trading activities. It features a dock for cargo ships, a fishing marina and a public square. Angra dos Reis Port is a major Brazilian importer of coal and wood and an exporter of coffee, which comes from the Vale do Paraiba region, and steel.