Farol das Conchas on Ilha do Mel — Attractions and tourist spots

THINGS TO DO

Tourist spots and trails of Ilha do Mel

Ilha do Mel is a natural playground. From the historic lighthouse to the Atlantic forest trails, every corner holds a surprise. Explore the tourist spots and trails that make this island a unique destination.

🏛️ Tourist Spots

ATTRACTIONS

Lighthouse, Grotto, Fortress and the island's unmissable spots

Farol das Conchas
Moderate (staircase)

FAROL DAS CONCHAS

4.8(1850)

The island's most famous view

360° view of entire Ilha do MelBuilt in 1872 by D. Pedro II
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
Easy (flat trail)

FORTALEZA DE NOSSA SENHORA DOS PRAZERES

4.6(720)

The only 18th-century military monument in Paraná

Only 18th-century military monument in ParanáEnglish and Portuguese cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries
Gruta das Encantadas
Easy

GRUTA DAS ENCANTADAS

4.7(1100)

Legends, geology and nature

Island's most important natural heritageUnique geological formation (migmatite + diabase)
Bacia da Sereia
Easy

BACIA DA SEREIA

4.4(340)

Natural pool between the rocks

Crystal clear natural poolLittle movement
Morro do Sabão
Light to moderate

MORRO DO SABÃO

4.6(280)

The best panoramic view of the south of the island

360° view of the south of the islandSees Praia da Boia, Praia do Miguel and Farol
Istmo (Passa-Passa)
Easy

ISTMO (PASSA-PASSA)

4.2(210)

The narrowest point of the island

Narrowest part of the islandWater crosses from side to side in swells
Ponta Oeste
Moderate

PONTA OESTE

4.5(95)

Nature in its purest state

Westernmost point of the islandTrail through preserved Atlantic Forest
🥾 Nature

TRAILS

Hikes for all levels, from short walks to the full circuit

Farol Trail
Light to moderate

FAROL TRAIL

The island's most famous — to the postcard landmark

Flat walk along the coastPasses by Farol Beach
Fortaleza Trail
Light

FORTALEZA TRAIL

To the island's largest historic monument

Flat trailPasses through the Istmo (Passa-Passa)
Encantadas Trail
Light

ENCANTADAS TRAIL

To the Gruta and Bacia da Sereia

Shortest and easiest trail on the islandLeads to Gruta das Encantadas
Encantadas–Nova Brasília Trail
Moderate

ENCANTADAS–NOVA BRASÍLIA TRAIL

The complete crossing of the island

Connects the two main villagesPasses by beaches and viewpoints
Praia do Miguel Trail
Light to moderate

PRAIA DO MIGUEL TRAIL

To the island's most beautiful beach

Leads to Praia do MiguelPasses through Morro do Sabão (panoramic view)
Complete Island Circuit
High

COMPLETE ISLAND CIRCUIT

The 20 km trekking in 8 hours

20 km circling the entire islandPasses through all beaches and villages

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