Discover the best Trails in Ilha Grande

In this article you will find all the main routes of Isla Grande. They are enumerated by means of t + (their number). They go from T01 to T16. Using all of them, from the back to the island.

Most may be well visible roads, which means that it is difficult to get lost. It is easy in all directions and T1. But there are also some poor safeguards such as T12, T13, T15 and T16. We will follow where you will have to go into the woods. Enjoy a great adventure for the visitor. Beware of ties, you might want to fall!

They are classified by sphericity (light, medium, semi-heavy and heavy) and ease of orientation (Easy, Medium and Hard).

The more than 100 kilometers of Senderos de la Isla will discover exciting landscapes. Pasan for hills, rivers, stunning forest and many more. All are accompanied by the view of the sea. It’s a paradise!

The only parts of the island where there are no roads to the east and the south, where there is the Playa Sur Biological Reserve (RBPS). Area that houses playas such as aventurero y Parnaioca.

It will always have a recommended light, as well as water to hydrate. For those less experienced, it is always recommended to follow a guide through the routes on Isla Grande.

In case you prefer to reload and find the archipelago of Angra more conveniently, we recommend the paseo Super-Isla. More information here.

T01 – circuito de Abraham

Google’s pantalla capture from Abraham
Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist spots on the way.

4 km away (circuit))
2 hours of duration
Light Paseo
Easy Orientation
Plan with some small climbs
Walk past the Park Headquarters, monazitic arena playhouse, natural pools, bars, acuaducto, Lazareto ruins and lookouts.
—

Mirador of Playa Negra
Mirador del Acueducto
Poción (Cascade of Slavs)
Acueducto
Ruins of Lazareto
Playa Negra

T02- aqueduct / sorceress waterfall / sky bag

Google screenshot – sky bag

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

9.2 km away (one way)
4 hours (one way))
Semi-heavy walk
Orientation of medium difficulty
Ascent and descent with great inclination
Go through viewpoints, streams, natural pool, beaches, ruins, bars, lodges, restaurants, waterfall mangroves and you can find wild animals.

Aqueduct (Abraham)
Cascade of the Sorceress
Bag of heaven
Perequé River
Hose
Several beaches
Church of Cosme and Damião

T03- Saco do Céu / FREGUESIA de SANTANA

Image of Google-Parish of Santana

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

3.9 km away (one way)
1: 40 AM)
Semi-heavy walk
Easy Difficulty Orientation
The ascent and descent between Bolsas del cielo and Japariz is of Medium Level.
Go through beaches, church, bars, ruins and restaurants.
—

Restaurants in Japariz
Church of the Parish of Santana

T04- parish of SANTANA / BANANAL

Google-Bananal small screenshot

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

2.8 km away (one way)
1h duration (one way))
Medium level walk
Easy Difficulty Orientation
Average degree of incline in ascent and descent
—

blue Lagoon
Church of the Divine Holy Spirit
Bananal Viewpoint

T05-BANANAL / Sítio Forte

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

4.9 km away (one way)
2h duration (one way))
Medium level walk
Easy level orientation
Half degree of inclination in ascent and descent
Go through beaches, viewpoints, ruins, Church, bar, restaurants, Inns and hoses.
—

Mussel farming
Spring

T06 – Sítio FORTE/ARAÇATIBA

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

6.1 km away
2:30 am
Semi-heavy level walk
Easy level orientation
There are ups and downs between the beaches of the trail
Pass by beaches, viewpoints, natural pool, churches, old road, bars and restaurants, inns, ruins and natural pool.
—

Mussel farming
Long waterfall
green lagoon
St. Peter’s Church
Church Our Lady of Lapa

T07-ARAÇATIBA / GRUTA DO ACAIÁ

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

5.3 km away (one way)
1:30 am)
Semi-heavy walk
Easy level orientation to the Red Beach and a half after it
Between the Red Beach and the cave is steep ascent and descent
Pass by beaches, marine farms, cave, gazebo, natural pool, inns, flour house, bars and restaurants.

Church Our Lady of Lapa
Acaiá Cave

T08-ARAÇATIBA/PROVETÁ

Google image-Beach Provetá

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

4.7 km away
1: 15 am)
Semi-heavy walk
Easy Level Orientation
Increase and steep decline
Go through beaches, streams, looks, Inns, Church, bars, camping.
—

Mussel farming
Evangelical community

T09-PROVETÁ / Aventurero

—

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

3.5 km away
1:30 am
Heavy Walk
Easy level orientation
Strong rise and fall
Pass by the beach, viewpoints, streams, Villa, Church, bars and camping.
One of the most radical trails on the island

Beach and Stone Demo
Santa Cruz Church
Adventurer’s Beach

T10 Abraham/alunizaje

Google Screenshot – Playa De Palmas

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

4.7 km away
2:30 am
Semi-heavy walk
Easy Level Orientation
Ups and downs between all beaches
Go through beaches, mangue, gazebo, natural pool, inns, restaurants, bars and Church.
—

Palmas Beach Church

T11-ALUSO / LOPES MENDES / SANTO ANTÔNIO

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

900 meters away
30 minutes long
Moderate walk
Easy Level Orientation
Average rise and fall
Go through beaches, mangroves, viewpoints, natural pool, elements of indigenous civilizations and Church.
—

Landing beach
San Antonio Beach
Lopes Mendes Beach
Lopes Church

T12-aterrizaje/Faro de los castellanos

Google Screenshot – Faro de los castellanos

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

12 km away (round trip)
6 hours (round trip)
Heavy Walk
Difficult Orientation
Ups and downs
Go through beaches, viewpoints, natural pools, lighthouse, wild animals along the way
—

Castilian Lighthouse
Peter-German Farm
Beach and Pool of Castellanos
Itaoca, Aroeira and Arrecife beaches

T13-Abraham/cometa PICO

Google Image – Parrot Peak

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

12 km away (round trip)
6 hours (round trip)
Heavy Walk
Heavy level orientation
High degree of inclination to rise and fall
Go through streams, watching, climbing. You can find wild animals

Natural viewpoint with partial view of the Bay of the Big Island

T14-Abraham / dois ríos

Dois Ríos

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

8.2 km away (one way)
2: 40 AM)
Heavy Walk
Easy Level Orientation
Steep ups and downs
Pass by Beach, viewpoints, rivers, wild animals along the way, natural pool, Museums, Presidio ruins, bar, canteen and Center for Studies and Sustainable Development (CEADS))
—

Viewpoint of the Death Curve
Soldiers Pool
Chapel of Our Lady of Good Dispatch
Museum of the prison-ruins of the Presidio of the Big Island, open from Tuesday to Friday

T15 – dos ríos / CASHADÍO

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

5.8 km away (round trip)
3: 40 Hours (round trip)
Semi-heavy walk
Middle Level Orientation
Ups and downs
Pass by the beach, natural pools, creek, colonial road and indigenous trails. Wild animals in the forest.
—

Path of the stones
Caxadejo Beach

T16 – dos ríos / PARNAIOCA

Parnaioca

Click on the map pins below to see more about the tourist points of the road.

7.75 km away (one way)
Duration of 3 hours (one way))
Heavy Walk
Middle Level Orientation
Ups and downs
Go through beaches, waterfalls, rivers, viewpoints, natural pools, ruins, Higuera Blanca, burrows, Church, campsites, Centennial cemetery.
—

Ashes Den
Campsites
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Parnaioca waterfall

PRECAUTIONS IN THE BIG TRAYS OF THE BIG ISLAND

It is important not to underestimate the risk of accidents. Some of the trails are within hours of Medical Assistance and you may find yourself in an extremely adverse situation if you do not plan your adventure well.

Don’t be silly and have excellent stories to tell!