Introduction Big Island is the biggest of the

365 islands.

More than 100 heavenly beaches.

193 km (square kilometers).

130 km of Coast Perimeter

The second wonder of Rio.

The capital is Vila do Abraao.

CLIMATE and RELIEF

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Mountainous topography.

Most important peak is PICO DA PEDRA DA AGUA.

Strong influence of the sea over its climate.

Tropical weather.

Very hot and humid.

Medium temperatures of the air are between 15ºC - 30ºC.

Medium water temperatures are between 20ºC - 25ºC.

Warmest month: February with 30º.

Coldest month: July with 20º.

Rains : The annual media is 2.242mm

Belongs to the same group of the Pão de Açúcar of Rio do Janeiro.

GEOLOGY

Beaches 7 BIG BAYS

34 PENINSULAS 2000 BEACHES. Beaches out of

sea and beaches in calm sea. Long Rivers that cross some

beaches.

Dois Rios Beach• White sands• Blue green waters• Dois Rios Jail• Little population• Is banned to stay here after 17:00.

Lopes Mendes Beach• Prettiest Beach• 3 km of fine and white sand• Amazing transparency• Desert Beach• Little potable water• The sun here cause skin burns• Plenty shade of vegetation• Dangerous Beach but very pretty

Aventureiro• Inhabitated

• Most Paradisiacal Beach• 600 meters of sand• Not to deep waters• There is a small church

• A famous palm

Dos Meros Beach• Little Beach between two mountains• A lot of palms • Transparent water• Desert• Rock called “ DO DRAGAO”

Lagoa Verde / Green Lagoon• No deep waters

• Green and transparent waters• Perfect to dive and swim• Small fishes called “MEROS”

• Greenish Corals

ATRACTIONS

Going to Big Island…

• Flight to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo• Bus from Rio de Janiero to Angra Dos Reis• Bus from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro and then to Angra dos Reis• Boat from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande

Vila Do Abraao• CAPITAL OF ISLAND

• HOTELS• SUPERMARKETS• NO BANKS• SHOPS• SUITES

• RESTAURANTS• CHURCH• NO CARS

How many days I need to stay in Big Island ?

You need more than 7 days because its a big island, and beaches are away between each other because mountains separates each beach.The only two ways to arrive to a beach is by boat or by walking (trekking). Normally the distance between the beaches is from 3 km to 10 or 15 km.

Fauna• Monkeys

• Tropical Fishes• Dolphins• Exotic Birds• Snakes• Squirrels• Spiders• Lizards

• Sea Turtles• Sea Stars• Seaweeds

SCUBA DIVING• HELICOPTER• ACAIÁ CAVE• JORGE GREGO

ISLAND• BLUE LAGOON• GREEN LAGOON• PENGUIN SHIP

NEVER FORGET !

When you are going to walk in the “Trilhas” Never Forget…

• Water• Solar factor• Repellent• Flashlight• Food

• Good trainers• Caps

Festivals

• Saint Sebastian• Caipira Party • Carnival

• Japanese Culture Party

Is it my Destination ?

• YES

• NO

Geographical Location

3000 km from Buenos Aires

PHOTOS

Reasons for choosing Big Island …

BECAUSE I…

• LOVE THE SEA• LIKE HEAVENLY PLACES• LOVE THE NATURE

GREEN LAGOON