Angra dos Reis

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Angra dos Reis featuring boating, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Angra dos Reis featuring a bay or harbor and a sunset
Angra dos Reis showing markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Bonfim Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbor
Angra dos Reis

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Angra dos Reis is the Bay of Kings, a picturesque coastal city that invites you to enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and watersport activities at their best. A busy commercial center sits in the foothills of the Mantiqueira Mountains and looks out over a bay scattered with hundreds of islands. European explorers first established a colonial town in Angra dos Reis in 1502. Since then it has grown from a fishing village and shipbuilding port to a popular destination on Brazil’s glorious southeast coast.

Architectural gems and pretty squares line the cluster of bustling city center streets. Visit Angra dos Reis City Hall, the Church of Our Lady da Lapa e Boa Morte, which has an interesting sacred art museum, and the Martriz Church. Browse exhibitions and attend performing arts shows at the Culture House of Brazil Poets. Watch fishermen bring in their day’s catch at Angra dos Reis Port and then experience the buying and selling at the Fish Market.

Cais Turístico de Santa Luzia is the city’s main tourist pier, from where boats depart constantly for an archipelago of the over 300 islands. About a 90-minute journey away is Ilha Grande, a one-time pirate’s hideout, former leper colony and now tropical retreat. Hike trails to hilltop lookouts, waterfalls and beaches, such as Lopes Mendes Beach, and go snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon. Other islands include the scuba-diving haven Ilha da Gipoia, Ilha Itanhangá and Ilha de Paquetá (not to be confused with the Ilha de Paquetá in Rio Bay).

There are miles of delightful beaches to discover in Angra dos Reis without having to board a boat. Hop between them while traveling along the winding beach road. East of the center is Anil Beach and Camorim Beach. To the west is Bonfim Beach and Vila Velha Beach while to the north is Enseada Beach.

Large international airports close to Angra dos Reis are in Río de Janeiro or São Paulo. Public buses and private shuttles operate from both cities. Consider visiting in the winter season to enjoy cooler temperatures, minimal rainfall and fewer travelers.

Where to stay in Angra dos Reis

Abraao Beach which includes a bay or harbor, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Vila do Abraão

Vila do Abraão is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abraão Beach and Abraão Cove.

Vila do Abraão
Angra dos Reis showing a bay or harbor and a coastal town

Angra dos Reis Centro

While visiting Angra dos Reis Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Angra dos Reis Port and Cais Turistico de Santa Luzia.

Angra dos Reis Centro
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Frade

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Frade. You might want to make time for a stop at Frade Beach or Serra da Bocaina National Park.

Frade
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Portogalo

While Portogalo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sororoca Beach and Praia de Garatucaia.

Portogalo
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Ponta Leste

While visiting Ponta Leste, you might make a stop by sights like Praia do Sol and Naufragos do Aquidaba Monument.

Ponta Leste
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Perequê

While Perequê isn't home to many top sights, Mambucaba Beach and Mambucaba Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Perequê
Hotel Nacional Inn Angra dos Reis

Hotel Nacional Inn Angra dos Reis

4 out of 5
Estrada Do Marinas, 111 Praia do Jardim, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,081 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P5,081
P5,843 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Praia Grande and Piratas ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (943 reviews)
"We booked the 2 bedroom waterfront room which was spacious for our family of 4 and had 2 bathroom. The kids had their own twin beds and the adults room had a king bed. The property has 3 pools, an infinity pool, a toddler pool which both were unheated. There was a smaller heated pool. The hotel restaurant ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Nacional Inn Angra dos Reis
Vila Gale Eco Resort de Angra - All Inclusive

Vila Gale Eco Resort de Angra - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Estrada Vereador Benedito Adelino, 8413, Fazenda Tangua, Angra dos Reis, RJ
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Praia Grande and Tanguazinho ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (652 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Vila Gale Eco Resort de Angra - All Inclusive
VELINN Pousada Angra Sunset

VELINN Pousada Angra Sunset

3 out of 5
R. Ilha dos Coqueiros 35, Angra dos Reis, RJ
The price is P2,864 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P2,864
P3,007 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a private beach. Popular attractions Praia Grande and Marina Ribeira ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"the houses were looking lovely on the internet and the house itself was clean and well maintained but it is more a hotel of value of 200 /300 reales per night. no more. the bed was cheap and terrible. the sheets were as thin as they could possible be and we didn't feel comfortable when we entered ..."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

VELINN Pousada Angra Sunset
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Angra Temporada

Angra Temporada

3 out of 5
Tv. da Carpa, Angra dos Reis, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Engenho Central do Bracuhy Ruins and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Felt right at home. Wonderful condo, super safe, clean, nice restaurants by the pier. Comfortable bed, nice couches, good internet, full kitchen, nice tv and friendly neighbors. The host was absolutely wonderful, available and responsive. They took care of every detail. Would definitely stay again ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Angra Temporada
Chalé 3 Família

Chalé 3 Família

2 out of 5
Estr. do Zungú, Angra dos Reis, RJ
Stay at this chalet in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ilha da Caieira and Itanema Beach are located ...
Experiência perfeita
"Incrível. Lugar maravilhoso para distração e divertimento! Recomendo para família, casais e amigos. Um clima maravilhoso, nem dá vontade de ir embora do chalé. Pessoal atencioso e prestativo."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

Chalé 3 Família
Ocean Green Flats

Ocean Green Flats

3.5 out of 5
Rod. Mario Covas, BR101, Km 528,5, Entrada do Clube de Mergulho, S/N, Angra dos Reis, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Angra dos Reis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"The view is amazing, the cleanliness is good, the room size. I didn’t like the small unlit sign at the road, the dirty driveway is in poor conditions, no visibility on top of the hill plus big potholes, the property sits at a steep angle to the ocean requiring big steps stairs to access the room ..."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Ocean Green Flats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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