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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Praia de Lopes Mendes

Ilha Grande, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 40 2026
Praia de Lopes Mendes

A long, wide beach of about 3 km with fine white sand that creaks underfoot, clear green water with strong waves, and a line of trees and palms backed by jungle. Boats from Abraão land at Praia do Pouso, followed by a 15-30 minute hill trail; others hike about 2-3 hours from Abraão.

Highlights

  • Fine white squeaking sand
  • Clear water with surf
  • Monkeys along the trail

Good to know

  • Bring food; only a few drink vendors
  • Shade under trees; lifeguards, red flags
  • Trail slippery and muddy after rain

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