Ilhabela Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
archipelago and city situated 4 miles off the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil
About Ilhabela
Ilhabela is considered one of the natural paradises of the São Paulo coast, along withUbatuba(Ilhabelameans literally "beautiful island" in Portuguese). It is known for its forest-covered mountains, its amazing beaches, its savage trails - and difficult not to mention, also its vicious sand flies. In pre-colonial times, the largest island of the archipelago, São Sebastião, was calledMaembipeby Native Brazilians, who used the island for trade and prisoner exchange. The island was discovered in 1502 by the Portuguese, and although settlement began shortly thereafter, the village of the island was officially founded only in 1806, with the name ofVila Bela da Princesa("Beautiful Village of the Princess"). The municipality would finally be named "Ilhabela" in 1945. In 1977, the majority of the
Top Attractions in Ilhabela
Explore the best things to see and do in Ilhabela:
- ★Armação
- ★Barreiros
- ★Boat rides
- ★Bonete
- ★Bonete Jungle Trail
- ★Caveira
- ★Enchovas
- ★Indaiúba
Where to Eat in Ilhabela
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cheiro Verde
- 🍴Cura
- 🍴Nautica NEMA
- 🍴Praia do Bonete Ilha Bela
- 🍴Quiosque do Alemão
Where to Stay in Ilhabela
- 🏨Camping Leo
- 🏨Chalés do Paolo Ilhabela
- 🏨Hostel Trópico de Capricórnio
- 🏨Hotel Costa Azul
- 🏨Hotel Ilha Flat Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Maison Joly
Ilhabela Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: