Angra dos Reis is a coastal city in the State of Rio de Janeiro, 151 kilometers from the state capital.
It has a total area of 816 km², of which 193 km² correspond to 365 islands and islets.
The largest island is Ilha Grande.
There are more than 2,000 beaches to enjoy in this paradisiacal place.
Tourism is one of the main activities of the city, due to its beautiful beaches, islands and the possibility of diving or snorkeling.
The main entertainment is boat trips around the islands.
In the city of Angra they also have places to visit that are very interesting, such as the Monument to the Shipwrecked, the Pico del Fraile, the Gipóia Island, the Nuestra Señora del Carmo Convent, and the Cataguás Islands among other incredible places.
Among the most important beaches of Angra are:
Playa Grande is the most frequented beach, due to its fine sand and its green, warm and transparent waters.
Figueira Beach stands out for the coconut palms very close to the beach and thick vegetation.
Mambucaba beach is located in the historic center, near the Iglesia del Rosario.
Playa del Anil is the best urban beach.
On Bonfim beach, you can see the issue of Nuestra Señora de Bonfim, which is on an islet.
The origin of the name occurred when the captain of the Portuguese naval fleet, Gaspar de Lemos, ran aground on the Big Island (Ilha Grande) on January 6, 1502, precisely on Three Kings Day, which in Portuguese is Dia de Reis. .
So the place was baptized Angra dos Reis, which means Cove of the Kings.
See more about how to get to Angra dos Reis
See also information on Ilha Grande.
