Angra dos Reis or simply Angra is a small town in Brazil , located on the Atlantic coast, 155 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro. His name he received from a landmark event, when the Portuguese navigators, who discovered new colonies here, moored exactly to the site of modern Angra. On this very day, January 6, 1502, in the homeland of sailors, in Portugal, the Day of the King was celebrated. As a result, the first parking lot was called the "royal bay" - Angra dos Reis.
Where is Angra and how to get there?
Angra dos Reis is a municipality that is part of the state of Rio de Janeiro, located in the southeast of the mainland. The Atlantic Ocean is washed by the banks of Angra, and the nearest major cities are Rio de Janeiro , Sao Paulo and Curitiba.
There are several options for how to get to Angra dos Roses. The best way to get here is to reserve a taxi from Rio de Janeiro in advance. In this case, you will reach the place with comfort and without a hitch. Also it is possible to get there by bus, which will be more economical, although not entirely convenient, because public transport takes passengers only to the main points of the route - bus station or metro.
If you travel light and without children, you can try to "catch" the car and get with fellow travelers. And yet the safest and most acceptable option is to pre-order a transfer to cities, stipulating in advance the class of the car, indicating the number of people and luggage. As a result, you will know in advance the cost of the trip and will arrive quickly and comfortably to the place of rest.
Resorts and Islands of Angra
In this small town there are more than 2000 beaches! Just think about this figure! The most famous are the beaches of Ensead, Fazenda, Tanguazinho, Gruta, Grande, Bonfim.
Each of them is unique and beautiful. Here, just a magical primeval nature, incredibly beautiful sunsets, picturesque rocks, crystal water and a surprisingly rich underwater world. Anyone can choose a resort specifically for themselves, based on their preferences - someone likes solitude and merging with nature, someone is important infrastructure, bars, restaurants, discos, someone is relaxing with the family and it is important for him to go smoothly into the water and A gentle bottom, and some like the rocks. So, everyone will find exactly what he needs for a desired rest.
The favorite beach for celebrities, rock stars and Bohemians is Bonfim. From here you can reach the tiny island with a small church.
Angra also has a large number of islands. This is the picturesque Eganhanga and the nature reserve of Porkos Island, and the beloved fishermen of San Juan, and the twin islands of Botinas, and the most beautiful Kataguas, and the largest of the islands of Ilha Grande, in the past - a pirate colony. And again - you can choose for your unforgettable holiday the most suitable islet that will suit you.
Attractions And Fun Angers
For people of romantic interest will be the opportunity to go on a boat rented in Santa Lucia harbor on a trip to the neighboring islands. An enthusiastic history and culture, you can visit the monasteries, temples and monuments, of which there are many. And do not forget to visit the fountain of Carioca - a monument with a very rich history and related myths and beliefs.
On the island of Ilha Grand you simply can not pass by the Feitiseira Falls, which are 15 meters high. It's incredibly beautiful. Also on the rocky side of the island there is the lighthouse Dus-Castellanus, on the south-west coast - the underwater cave of Du-Akayya.
In this tropical paradise, there is an occupation for all. Tourists here are available such kinds of entertainment as trekking, ecotourism, cruises, fishing, diving, boating and biking, descent to waterfalls, snorkeling, windsurfing, rafting, paragliding and horse riding. So, there will definitely be no time for boredom here.
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