Angra dos Reis - Brasil
Angra dos Reis is a city located in the south coastline of Rio de Janiero state, between Mangaratiba and Paraty. It is located in Costa Verde no sul Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro and has a 365 islands. It was discovered in January 6, 1502, two years after Brazil discovering by Pedro Álvarez Cabral.
Angras was only colonized in 1556. Its population in 2006 according census was
144.125 inhabitants.
The city occupies a narrow area between the mountain and the sea, making it be among chaotic one, but it has its wonderful places.
In Angra dos Reis located Almirante Álvaro Alberto Central Power Station in Cunhambebe district and are generator of electric power of Rio de Janeiro.
The economy in Angra dos Reis depends from fishing, port activities, generation of electric power in Angra I and Angra II plants of naval industry (Keppel Feels) and tourism.
You will visit Angra dos Reis islands by sea. Nowadays, its incredible beauty of beaches and its regions turn into main tourist place in your visit to Rio de Janeiro. In the region, the most visited beaches are Guaratecaia, Manducaba and Concepción of Jacarei in Mangaratiba district, and Sororoca beach.
Main attractions:
Extreme sports
Angra region is appropriated for jet –sky. One of the best places is Ribeira bay which is covered by islands and the continent.
Angra dos Reis bay has places for handmade fishing. Belos, we make mention some places for practice this activity.
- Da Ribeira bay-between Do Murta and Isla do Arroz
- Dos Porcos island
- Big island
- Do Meio island
- Do Pau a Pino island
- Ponta Castelhanos
Main beaches
Da Ribeira Beach
Da Ribeira beach has clear waters, white and fine sand. It is possible to arrive on foot, from Do Contorno highway, and begins in the downtown. Da Ribeira church is located; in front of it. There are Do Coqueiros and Cavala islands, has natural pools and is very crowded because of its restaurants at weekends and holidays.
Brava Beach
Brava beach is inside Nuclear Power Station, workers village. If you go by car, the entering is free after a fast revision. It is very visited by surfers of Fluminense coast; its waters are green, clear, 4 meters deep, with fine and white sand.
Vermelha Beach
This beach has a narrow strip plain of yellowish sand with some falesias, is 150 long. It is possible to visit it through local condominium, close to the local, there is a sink ship called California, one of the best points for diving in Angra dos Reis.
Dos Macieis Beach
Narrow beach with coasts and stones among the sand, is appropriated for diving and nautical sports, whose access by an ephemeral entering that goes through Do Leme fort.
Beach of Manducaba
The beach has 4 Km. of urbanized sector on a fluvial anchor. The Basin of Manducaba River divides the beach, in one side, the residential village of Furnas Centrais Eléctricas, and on the other side the historic village with Do Rosario church, very frequented by visitors. The beach is 50 Km away from Angra do Reis centre.
Island of Paqueta
Island of Paqueta was turned into a traditional tourist center in Isla Grande bay. It has rudimentary bars; you can also taste the best fish of the region which are generally fish by the local owners or inhabitants of this place.
There are beach options for all preferences, inside there are calm waters with a lot of sand and a few wind. On the other side, there is a little beach full of stones, a lot of wind and high tide. This place is crowded in high season.
Beach of Garantucaia
It is one of the first beaches of Angra do Reis municipality, bordering Conceiçao de Jacarei district with some tourist services. Some years ago were exclusive of condominium. It was opened to public by Angra mayor’s office.
How to arrive
By land
The main highways are: BR 101(Rio-Santos), BR 116 (Rodovia Presidente Dutra RJ/SP) and RJ 155 (Rodovia Saturnino Braga, link Municipality of Volta Redondo in Angra dos Reis).
Nilton Barbosa Station(Angra dos Reis)
It is located at Chácara beach, 2,5Km from the downtown. The new Station of Angra dos Reis has two loading platforms, on 1.700 meters, a parking lot for 61 cars and a taxi stop for five cars, offers to buses company the best conditions for working and efficient service to users.
If you come from San Pablo
Reunidas (Empresa Reunidas Paulista Ltda.)
Phone. (24) 3365-1280 / 3365-0600
Angra - São Paulo: 08:00hs - 12:00hs - 13:00hs 15:00hs* - 21:55hs 22:00hs*
São Paulo - Angra: 08:00hs - 12:15hs - 16:00hs - 21:30hs 22:00hs
Approximated duration: 7 hours
* There are no services on Saturday.
The buses go along Ubatuba and São José dos Campos.
If you come from Río de Janeiro
Costa Verde Company
PHONE. (24) 3365-1750
Angra - Rio: 04:00hs - 05:00hs - 06:00hs - 07:00hs - 08:00hs - 09:00hs - 10:00hs - 10:00hs - 11:00hs - 11:40hs (Niterói) - 12:20hs - 13:00hs - 14:00hs (Niterói) - 15:00hs - 16:00hs (Niterói) - 17:00hs - 18:00hs - 19:00hs (Barra da Tijuca) 19:40hs (Niterói) - 20:10hs e 22:45hs
Approximated duration: 2:30 hrs
If you come from Belo Horizonte
Útil (União de Transportes Ínter estadual Luxo Ltda.)
PHONE: (24) 3365-0565
Angra - Belo Horizonte: 20:00hs
Belo Horizonte - Angra: 20:00hs
The buses go along the following cities: Conselheiro Lafaiete, Barbacena, Santos Dumont e Juiz de Fora
Distance between cities:
Rio de Janeiro: 159 km
Paraty: 99 km
Ubatuba: 170 km
São Paulo: 411 km
Main Attractions
There are ships decorated, full of people who sell clothing known as “abadas” that are used for entering to the party, if you want to march past in Alto Mar festivity where everybody go on procession to “Las Flechas” beach in Gipoia island with music and entertainment. The departure time is at 10:00 from port of tourism, on January 1 and the return is at 14:00hrs for the award to the best decorated ship. Anybody can participate; he should register his ship in this event organized by department of culture.
Restaurants:
DOM PACO: Coronel Carvalho Street, 443 - Centro.
FROMÁGIO: São Bento Street, 82 – Centro.
ALECRIM GRILL BAR: Vila do Abraão - Ilha Grande
BOSSA NOVA: Vila do Abraão - Ilha Grande
MORRO DO COCO: Porto Frade Condominium
PALM PIZZA GRILL: Porto Frade Condominium
CHEIRO VERDE: Coronel Carvalho Street - Center
DOM PACO: Coronel Carvalho Street, 443 – Center
Cultural Attractions
Fairs:
Arteiras de Angra Artesanato
Address: Da Conceição Street, 248
Opening hour: Office hours
Artesanos de Angra dos Reis
Address: Praça Duque de Caxias, s/nº - in área of Market of Peixes, close to Municipal Market.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 7:00h to 18:00h.
Fair of Praça do Porto Crafts
Address: Praça Amaral Peixoto S/Nº
Opening hour: Monday to Sunday from 7:00h to 18h.
“Red Económica Solidária” Fair
Address: Praça Codrato de Vilhena
Opening day: Monday to Saturday from 7:00h to 18:00h.
SHIP DEPARTURE OF ANGRA DOS REIS
The ships depart from port of Lapa in the center of Angra dos Reis and they does Angra/Abraao route. The other routes are done by small rent ships and fisher’s ship that carry you to Proveta beach and are cheap.
Departure Schedule
SCHEDULES:
Route: 21 km / Duration: 1h05m à 1h30m
Departure: Angra dos Reis - destino: Abraão (Monday to Friday at 15:30h)
Departure: Angra dos Reis - destino: Abraão (Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 13:30h)
Departure: Abraão - destino: Angra dos Reis (Monday to Friday at 10:00h)
Departure: Abraão - destino: Angra dos Reis (Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 10:00h)
Tickets sale
The tickets are sold in the same place of boarding, close to old terminal. The ships can hold up from 500 to 1000 passengers. The loadings that exceed more than 50kg, additional rate is charged according the office direction.
In Mangaratiba city
Mangaratiba is located 493Km away from Rio-Santos highway.
The daily crossings towards Ilha Grande by ship depart from central port in Manragatiba. The destination is always Villa do Abraao(old Cornerj) Phone: (021) 2789-1473.
SCHEDULE
Route: 23 km / Duration: 1h15m to 1h40m
Departure: Mangaratiba - destination: Abraão (Monday to Friday – at 8:00h)
(Every Friday at 22:00 h)
Departure: Abraão - destination: Mangaratiba (Monday to Friday – at 17:30h)
Departure: Abraão - destination: Mangaratiba (Saturday Sunday and holidays at 17:30h)
TICKETS SALE
In gallery, located in front of Main Port, or in cabins located on dock entering.
Tickets sale
R$ 6,00 – Monday to Friday (all routes)
R$ 6,00 - Mangaratiba - Abraão (extra ship on Friday at 22:00 hs.)
R$ 12, 00 (unique) R$ 20, 00 (double) – Saturday, Sunday and holidays all routes.
The rates and schedules are subject to change.
Charter ships
The average rate of charter ships is: During week, Saturday, Sunday and holidays- R$ 10,00 a R$15,00 per person (It is necessary a group of 12 persons and it is accessible mainly in high season.)
ABAR - Asociación de Barqueiros de Angra dos Reis.
PHONE: (24) 3365-3165
Tourist information
- Tourist information: Julio Maria Avenue, 10 – centre.
PHONE: (24) 336-77855
- Bus Station: PHONE: (24) 3365-2041
- Santa Casa Hospital: PHONE: (024) 3365-5004
- CIT: Tourist Information Centre: Ayrton Senna Avenue, 580 – Do Anil Beach
PHONE: (24) 3367-7826
- Police (24) 3362-3190
Where to stay
Sagú Mini Resort
Pousada das Bromelias
Pousada Pier 7400 Ltda
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