Handy pier to go to Ilha Grande. From here you get the tours around the island or fast ferry/water taxi to other beaches away from Abraão. Some taxi boat you pay at the driver. Or show your e-ticket bought online. They are friendly. The size of the boat depends on the time of the day/week. Specially when you panic coming back to Angra dos Reis and there's a queue. You may think you will be left behind, but they are well organized lot. If you are here during the boarding of the pleasure boats (18-30 year olds) hold your breath. It will be like carnival in Rio. (Usually weekends) otherwise peaceful. Toilets are free towards the bus stops (underground...
Read moreFully recommend buying tickets in advance with an agency across the street, rather than buying it on the boat. Its cheaper and much more organised this way. In total, I took 3 different trips, 2 tours and one taxi boat. The tours departure was according to the schedule, opposite to the one that I bought on the station, which was a mess. We waited for more than an hour in queue to finally grab the boat we needed. Please bare this in mind when planning your visit to...
Read moreA very friendly place. Lots of things going on. A place to relax and unwind. The coming and going of people to and from the sea can be seen here.
The pier security is not that strict and the guards will greet you with a smile. A plethora of seagoing boats can be seen buoyed along the pier.
Enjoying the sunrise or sunset is a great experience...
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