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1. Praia Grande

Grand Beach (Praia Grande) is among the liveliest of the many beautiful beaches of Angra dos Reis. This inviting stretch of golden sand sits between rainforest-clad hills and transparent water. It attracts everyone from groups of friends to families and tourists. Visit Grand Beach to swim in the inviting water, join tours to picturesque islands and see in the new year with party-loving locals.
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Angra dos Reis which includes swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views

2. Angra dos Reis Port

Angra dos Reis Port (Porto Angra dos Reis) is the focal point of the city’s shipyard and maritime trading activities. It features a dock for cargo ships, a fishing marina and a public square. Angra dos Reis Port is a major Brazilian importer of coal and wood and an exporter of coffee, which comes from the Vale do Paraiba region, and steel.
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Angra dos Reis Port which includes a bay or harbor

3. Laboratorio Beach

Laboratório Beach is a tranquil and scenic sandy bay with calm crystalline water. It is the picture of serenity, far from restaurants, vendors and other distractions. Bring your kids to this relaxing hangout, where they can frolic safely in the shallow and warm water that is calm enough to resemble a swimming pool.
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Laboratorio Beach featuring general coastal views

4. Abraão Beach

Vila do Abraão’s main stretch of sand, Abraão Beach, is a sandy shoreline backed by bars and restaurants. The picturesque strand has wonderful views of nearby islands and promontories, as well as a long wooden pier. Enjoy the stunning vista of Ilha Grande’s verdant mountains as you arrive by boat at this beach’s wharf.
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Abraao Beach featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbor

5. Anil Beach

Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is the closest beach to the city center of Angra dos Reis. It offers a snapshot of the city’s natural beauty, fishing traditions and shipyard trading activities. Visit Anil Beach to join in games of soccer, paddle in the water and sunbathe.
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Anil Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and wildflowers

6. Figueira Beach

Figueira Beach is a stretch of sand known for its crystal clear water and picturesque views. Flanked by a wall of tropical vegetation, the beach lies at the bottom of cliffs that can be traversed via a set of steps. Let your children play on the sand and frolic in the calm water of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Figueira Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

7. Biscaia Beach

Biscaia Beach is a scenic arched bay beside tropical terrain. It is remote and serene, with only a few food huts and small and colorful boats adorning its sandy strand. Relax in this tranquil zone and go for a swim in the refreshing water of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Biscaia Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

What to do in Japuiba

Popular places to visit

Angra dos Reis which includes swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia Grande

Delight in the stunning views of tropical landscapes, visit idyllic islands and take part in vibrant New Year celebrations at this popular beach.

Praia Grande
Angra dos Reis Port which includes a bay or harbor

Angra dos Reis Port

Watch the lively shipyard action take place at this busy port, see local fishermen at work and dine at casual waterfront restaurants.

Angra dos Reis Port
Laboratorio Beach featuring general coastal views

Laboratorio Beach

Enjoy the soothing sensation of the warm water at this secluded beach, which lies beside a pair of nuclear reactors.

Laboratorio Beach
Abraao Beach featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbor

Abraão Beach

Embark on a boat tour from the wooden pier and relax at the tables of upscale restaurant spilling onto this beach.

Abraão Beach
Anil Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and wildflowers

Anil Beach

Come to this urban beach to enjoy picturesque views of islands and mountains and marvel at a group of huge statues.

Anil Beach
Figueira Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Figueira Beach

Descend the tall staircase to this sheltered bay, stay at an inn and take a kayak out on the water.

Figueira Beach
Lopes Mendes Beach showing general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach

Lopes Mendes Beach

Go surfing or snorkeling at one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil after meeting monkeys and parrots in the forest.

Lopes Mendes Beach
Biscaia Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

Biscaia Beach

Take boat trips to the surrounding islands and watch the sunset from the pier on this stunning strand backed by verdant hills of palm trees and other exotic vegetation.

Biscaia Beach
Bonfim Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Bonfim Beach

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach.

Bonfim Beach

Areas of Japuiba

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Praia da Ribeira

When in Praia da Ribeira, you can plan a visit to Enseada Beach and Piratas Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Praia da Ribeira
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Caieira

Caieira might not have many top sights, but Enseada Beach and Piratas Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Caieira
Angra dos Reis featuring boating, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Angra dos Reis