Ilha das Couves

Ilha das Couves is a Brazilian island belonging to the municipality of Ubatuba, on the north coast of the state of São Paulo.[1] It has an area of 58 hectares and is located 2.3 kilometers from the coast. It is privately owned and inhabited by a family of caretakers. The island has a coastline of rocky shores and slopes with low vegetation and typical Atlantic Forest flora, as well as calm, transparent waters rich in marine life.[2] It is considered one of the most beautiful and paradisiacal beaches in Brazil.[3][4]

There are two ways to reach Ilha das Couves: via Picinguaba beach (the closest point to the island) or from the city of Ubatuba. The boat trip to Ilha das Couves takes approximately 20 minutes.[5]

Its surrounding waters contain rich marine fauna, which includes salemas, parrotfish, wrasses, groupers and rays. The islet is also visited by whales.[6]

References

  1. ^ Affonso Antonio Freitas (1906). Geographia do estado de São Paulo. [S.l.]: Escolas Profissionaes Salesianas. 155 páginas
  2. ^ "Ubatuba: como é o passeio para a Ilha das Couves". Viagem e Turismo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Conheça 12 praias paradisíacas perto de São Paulo que valem a visita". Metropoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 12 November 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  4. ^ Abril, Editora. "10 Most Beautiful Beaches in São Paulo for Your Next Trip". casacor.abril.com.br. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Ilha das Couves: Conheça a ilha paradisíaca em Ubatuba (Guia 2018)". Ilha das Couves (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 20 December 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Ilha das Couves é paraíso escondido no litoral paulista". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 28 August 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2026.

23°25′12″S 44°51′9″W / 23.42000°S 44.85250°W / -23.42000; -44.85250

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