Ilhabela Sights

  1. Beaches

    Of the sheltered beaches on the north side of the island, Praia Jabaquara is recommended; it's accessed by a 5km-long walking trail. On the east side, where the surf is stronger, try beautiful Praia dos Castelhanos (good for camping and surfing), which is backed by the steeply rising jungle. From the town of Borrifos you can take a four-hour walk to Praia Bonete, a windy surf beach lying on the southern side of the island that you will share with a local community of fishermen.

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  2. Cachoeira das Tocas

    Two kilometers inland from Perequê beach (near the ferry terminal), Cachoeira das Tocas has various small waterfalls with accompanying deep pools and water slides.

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  3. Vila Ilhabela

    Vila Ilhabela, on the northwestern part of the island, has quite a few well-preserved colonial buildings, including the slave-built Igreja NS da Ajuda (founded 1532); the Fazenda Engenho d'Agua in Itaquanduba (founded 1582); and Fazenda Santa Carmen at Feiticeira beach.

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