ILHA DAS PALMAS
The mysterious neighbor to the north
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ABOUT
Ilha das Palmas lies 3 km north of Ilha do Mel, close to the city of Paranaguá. With about 300 inhabitants, it is an inhabited island with its own village, historic church, and fishing tradition. From Morro da Baleia, on Ilha do Mel, it can be spotted to the north. It has calm beaches and is less visited than Ilha do Mel, maintaining a more authentic and residential profile. Access is by boat from the Fortaleza pier or directly from Paranaguá.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
- •Inhabited island with ~300 residents
- •Historic church and fishing tradition
- •View from Morro da Baleia (Ilha do Mel)
- •Calm and little-visited beaches
- •Authentic and residential profile
💡 TIPS
- •Access by boat from Fortaleza or Paranaguá
- •Combine with a visit to Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
- •More authentic and less touristy than Ilha do Mel
INFORMATION
Distance3 km north of Ilha do Mel