According to topschoolsintheusa, Angra Dos Reis is a Brazilian resort southwest of Rio de Janeiro with a very picturesque coastline with 8 bays and 365 islets located close to the coast. A mountain range stretches along the coast, immersed in the greenery of a dense Atlantic forest. Celebrities love to visit this resort: rock stars and bohemians. And some popular Brazilian TV shows are broadcast from the most popular beaches of the coast.
Islands of Angra Dos Reis
The picturesque island of Itanhanga is ideal for long walks, diving, as well as enjoying stunning views from the top of the hill.
Porcos Island, one of the largest resort islands and a nature reserve, is also the residence of a famous plastic surgeon. Many artists and celebrities come to the island as guests of the doctor.
Sao Juan Island is actually two small islands ideal for fishing and diving.
The twin islands of Botinas are famous for the cleanest coastal waters in the resort. According to legend, a huge pirate ship once passed through the island, dividing it into two halves.
The island of Cataguases is considered one of the most beautiful in Angra dos Reis. White sand, clear water and emerald greenery attract artists and photographers here. During weekends, the island is extremely crowded.
According to usprivateschoolsfinder, Ilha Grande is the largest island in the resort and was once a pirate colony. Today it attracts tourists with its beaches, of which there are more than a hundred, rivers, lakes, bays, waterfalls, mangroves, as well as numerous remains of ships sunken in its coastal waters. The main tourist infrastructure of the island is concentrated in the settlement of Vila do Abraro.
The beaches of Angra Dos Reis
Angra Dos Reis has about 2,000 beaches. Enseada Beach is famous for its stunning sunsets. Fazenda Beach, thanks to its gently sloping bottom, is ideal for families with children. Tanguasinho is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the region and pleases fans of nature and virginity with a complete lack of tourist infrastructure. The “feature” of Gruta Beach is a picturesque pile of rocks along its edges. Grande Beach is the most popular on the entire peninsula: there is a famous yacht club and many bars, some of which host open music shows. And from Bonfim beach you can swim to a tiny island with a church.
Celebrities love to visit this resort: rock stars and bohemians. And some popular Brazilian TV shows are broadcast from the most popular beaches of the coast.
Entertainment and attractions of Angra dos Reis
Angra Dos Reis has many monasteries, churches and monuments. The official building of the Naval Ministry contrasts spectacularly with the greenery of the surrounding hills. Two solemn ceremonies are held here every day: the raising of the national flag at 8:00 and its lowering at 17:00. You can rent a boat in Santa Lucia Harbor and take a trip to the neighboring islands. The colorful boats moored in the harbor are a spectacular sight in themselves. The Carioca Fountain is a monument with a rich history, shrouded in many beliefs. For example, it is believed that everyone who drinks water from the fountain will be forever associated with Angra Dos Reis. A monument in memory of the Aquidaba shipwreck: under a stone stele lie the remains of the crew of one of the strongest warships in Brazil, which sank off the coast of Angra Dos Reis.
Attractions of the island of Ilha Grande: aqueduct, Feitiseira waterfall, about 15 meters high, one of the most beautiful on the island. Lighthouse Dos Castellanos in the eastern, rocky part of the island. Underwater cave Du Akaya, located on the southwestern coast of the island. Santana Church, built in 1796 and retaining the old pirate cemetery. “House of the Bat” – a mansion that belonged to the pirate Juan de Lorenzo.
Eco-tourism, trekking, cycling to waterfalls, boat trips to islands, cruises, fishing, diving, descending waterfalls, windsurfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, paragliding, rafting.
