Calm, stunning scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, Curitiba.
Ilha do Mel (Honey Island) is located on the coast of Paraná State, 24 km from the municipality of Paranaguá. The island is home to beautiful beaches that can be visited all year round and the best-preserved stretch of Atlantic Forest in the country.
Vehicles are not allowed on the island, so you will find several sand streets and paths that are perfect for long hikes. The Island also has good infrastructure that includes inns and restaurants.
The main local attractions are the historic Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Fortress, which still preserves cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries, and the Farol das Conchas (Lighthouse of Shells), where it is possible to have a panoramic view of the region. You can also explore the local sambaquis (middens), which are shell heaps with archaeological remains.
The beaches on the island will please all types of visitors. Praia da Fortaleza (Fortress Beach) is unspoiled and deserted, for example. Praia das Encantadas (Enchanted Beach), on the other hand, is popular with young people. And Praia Grande (Large Beach), has great waves for surfing.
Only 5,000 visitors can enter the Island at a time, and animals are not allowed.
Source: Visitbrazil.com