Lopes Mendes, Ilha Grande, Rio State
If you are looking for one of the most beautiful beaches on the
Brazilian coast, take the most traditional boat trip of Ilha Grande.
It is an ocean beach, about 3 km long, with white sand that is very fine
and firm. Although the sea is choppy, the transparency of the
water is impressive, as is its variation of shades.
In the past, many people lived in this magnificent place. Today it is a
deserted beach with little drinking water and
abundant shade provided by almond trees.
he sea can be treacherous and dangerous, showing strong
sea currents that make many "holes" in the sand.
It is the most sought after for practicing surfing in the whole Ilha Grande.
It is located on a big island and is the beach of your dreams
, a sweeping 3km of the whitest, finest sand that
stretches out to a calm, crystal blue ocean. With not a building
or restaurant in sight, Lopes Mendes is lined with palm and
almond trees offering only a little shade. Bathers will need
to take plenty of suntan lotion, snacks and a good book –
although there are always a couple of drinks sellers peddling chilled
beers. Getting there involves a three-hour bus journey from
Rio to Angra dos Reis then a hop on the ferry to Ilha Grande.
A scenic 40-minute boat trip takes you to Abraão, the island's only town.
Once in Abraão take a small taxi-boat to Manges beach, the last boat
stop before Lopes Mendes. Landing on the beach, walk up over a
hill and then down through a small forest to the beach. As you
walk out of the forest, the beach is right in front of you in all its glory.
Brazilian coast, take the most traditional boat trip of Ilha Grande.
It is an ocean beach, about 3 km long, with white sand that is very fine
and firm. Although the sea is choppy, the transparency of the
water is impressive, as is its variation of shades.
In the past, many people lived in this magnificent place. Today it is a
deserted beach with little drinking water and
abundant shade provided by almond trees.
he sea can be treacherous and dangerous, showing strong
sea currents that make many "holes" in the sand.
It is the most sought after for practicing surfing in the whole Ilha Grande.
It is located on a big island and is the beach of your dreams
, a sweeping 3km of the whitest, finest sand that
stretches out to a calm, crystal blue ocean. With not a building
or restaurant in sight, Lopes Mendes is lined with palm and
almond trees offering only a little shade. Bathers will need
to take plenty of suntan lotion, snacks and a good book –
although there are always a couple of drinks sellers peddling chilled
beers. Getting there involves a three-hour bus journey from
Rio to Angra dos Reis then a hop on the ferry to Ilha Grande.
A scenic 40-minute boat trip takes you to Abraão, the island's only town.
Once in Abraão take a small taxi-boat to Manges beach, the last boat
stop before Lopes Mendes. Landing on the beach, walk up over a
hill and then down through a small forest to the beach. As you
walk out of the forest, the beach is right in front of you in all its glory.