Explore Ilhabela
Things to do in Ilhabela
Find places by the type of experience you are looking for. This page organizes the Ilhabela Trip catalog without picking a "best": open each destination to learn about its highlights and how to get there.
Beaches
Fome Beach (Praia da Fome)
Natural aquarium with historic colonial house and crystal waters
Julião Beach (Praia do Julião)
Natural rock pools and charming culinary beach shacks
Veloso Beach
Tranquil southern haven with gentle waters and golden sands
Siriúba Beach
Leaning palms, 1931 historic chapel, and mirror-calm waters
Enchova Beach (Praia da Enchova)
Wild ocean sanctuary with crystal river pool and polished stones
Praia da Feiticeira
A charming beach with colonial buildings and local legends
Praia do Sino — Garapocaia
Ringing stones and calm seas for the whole family
Pinto Beach
Northern beach with generally calm sea and final access on foot
Ponta Azeda Beach
Small northern beach with walking and Aquabus access
Praia do Portinho
Small cove with a pier, turtles, and caiçara tradition
Waterfalls
Laje Waterfall (Cachoeira da Laje)
Famous 100-foot natural rock water slide and deep emerald pool
Toca Waterfall (Cachoeira da Toca)
160-foot natural water slide, grotto, and historic distillery
Veloso Waterfall
Majestic 100-foot cascade surrounded by giant tree ferns
Cat Waterfall (Cachoeira do Gato)
Magnificent 130-foot cascade in Castelhanos Bay
Três Tombos Waterfall
Family-friendly triple cascades with natural massage showers
Friagem Waterfall (Cachoeira da Friagem)
Northern mountain shower cascade with sea channel views
Trails & Natural Pools
Água Branca State Park Trail
Educational nature trail with 5 natural plunge pools & birding towers
Bonete Classic Rainforest Trail
The iconic 7.5-mile trek through pristine rainforest to an isolated paradise
Ponta da Cabeçuda
Geographic landmark on the ocean-facing coast of Castelhanos Bay
Peaks
São Sebastião Peak (Pico de São Sebastião)
The highest summit in Ilhabela at 4,521 feet (1,378m)
Heart Overlook (Mirante do Coração)
The vantage point revealing Castelhanos iconic heart contour
Baepi Peak
Ascent to the 3,440-foot giant with 360-degree panoramic summit
Lookouts
Diving & Shipwrecks
Aymoré Steamship Wreck
1920 sunken cargo steamer thriving with colorful reef life
Ilha das Cabras Marine Sanctuary
Protected underwater reserve with sea turtles, rays, and Neptune Statue
Príncipe de Asturias Shipwreck
The Brazilian Titanic (Sunk in 1916 off Pirabura Point)
Whales & Dolphins
Whale Watching Sanctuary - Sepituba Point
Prime migration corridor for Humpback and Right Whales
Channel Dolphin & Porpoise Route
Sheltered waters inhabited year-round by playful wild dolphins
Culture & History
Centro Histórico — Vila
Ilhabela’s cultural, dining and nightlife heart
