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Ilha do Mel

Brazilian island

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Overview

Ilha do Mel is an hourglass-shaped island just off the coast of Paraná.

Sights and activities

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Conchas Lighthouse
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Farol das Conchas
A good place to take pictures, and also to get a good idea of the shape of the island.
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Gruta das Encantadas
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This grotto is the subject of many a myth or legend.
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Portuguese Fort
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Fortaleza Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
Completed in 1769.
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Surf
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This is a prime spot for wave riding in Paraná state.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

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Pousada Ilha do Mel
Praia do Farol - Nova Brasilia. The very simpatico owner Charles speaks fluent English and several other languages. Attached they have a Cybercafé that serves great coffee, cakes and snacks, plus the rooms are very comfortable and the guesthouse is right close to the best beaches of the lighthouse area. They also have a huge book exchange with over 400 books and a tobacco shop with outstanding cigars.
Phone
+55 41 3426-8065
Website
ilhadomelhostel.com
Pousada Caraguatá
Praia de Encantadas.
Phone
+55 41 3426-9097
Website
caraguata-ilhadomel.com.br

Getting there and around

Getting there

Ilha do Mel is only accessible by ferry boat. It can be reached by regular multi-stop ferries from the port city of Paranaguá, or on shorter direct ferries from nearby Pontal do Sul

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Getting around

The island has no roads or cars, only a network of sandy trails. Trails spread out from the village center, known as Nova Brasilia, which is on the south side of the narrow isthmus connecting the two parts of the island.

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Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport

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Get inIlha do Mel is only accessible by ferry boat. It can be reached by regular multi-stop ferries from the port city of Paranaguá, or on shorter direct ferries from nearby Pontal do Sul

Get aroundThe island has no roads or cars, only a network of sandy trails. Trails spread out from the village center, known as Nova Brasilia, which is on the south side of the narrow isthmus connecting the two parts of the island.

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SleepThere are many guesthouses in the small village. Those further from the dock are a bit cheaper. Many guesthouses are open only during the busy summer tourist season.

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