Ilha Grande

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The Brazilians will say that the island of Ilha Grande owes its untouched beauty to the forces of evil. At first the island was a popular refuge for pirates, then a leper colony and finally it was used as a prison for the most notorious criminals in the country. Meanwhile, tourism is the main factor and the island contains, next to the ruins of the prison and the picturesque Vila do Abraao beautiful sandy beaches.

In addition to Abraao, the island also houses two very small villages and the rest is covered with tropical rainforest. It can only be reached by ferry service from the Mainland.

There are daily ferries to the town Angra (daily at 10:00) and to Mangaratiba (08:00 and 22:00) - both last about two hours. From there you can take the bus to, among others, Rio de Janeiro.

There are a number of very good restaurants in the center and the harbor - pricey but super (romantic) locations.

• Name: Holandeses camping and pousada

Price: R $ 25 pp (2 person fixed tent) including breakfast and WIFI

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It is a decent climb to this place but you will not regret it. Because of its location just outside the center it is quiet in the evening and no drunken people walk past your tent. There is a lush garden with a large wooden plateau (veranda or porch) where breakfast is served and you can sit quietly (covered).

Sleeping is possible in many places and there are plenty of options. There is a campsite where you can set up your own tent in addition to a number of permanent tents, but there are also rooms and dormitories. I do not think they have a restaurant and you can not bring alcohol to drink here.