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Lively Side Street of Algodoal Village
mircaskirca Says: There are streets with only humble houses where the local people still live very simple. I enjoyed walking around and observing the life: happy children playing on the street, their parents busy with different work and the whole families taking a rest in front of the house....
Vila de Algodoal (Algodoal Village)
mircaskirca Says: Algodoal is the name of the biggest of all four villages existing in the island and it is the main village. It's the one with the best accommodations and infrastructure for tourists, and consequently the one that recives more visitors and tourists. This is where some little...
mircaskirca Says: Various bird species can be spotted on Ilha de Algodoal, as seagulls, herons, scarlet ibis, urubu and many more. The best thing is that you can see the birds almost everywhere. I was amazed by the floks of flying birds, especially on deserted beach of Fortalezinha village,...
Praia da Princesa (Princess Beach)
mircaskirca Says: Across a small canal north of the village of Algodoal is attractive Praia do Farol and beyond that is Praia da Princesa. You can get there from the village at low tide, otherwise you take a canoe.Praia da Princesa is almost 14 km long. The greatest part of its sand extension...
Jardim do Eden: Just Imagine... Being in Paradise!
mircaskirca Says: For those who like the mystic of nature and look for something different... Jardim do Eden is an ecological senctuary where you enjoy the comfort and safety in the middle of nature and in the harmony with the local flora and fauna. Easily the best place on the island, not...
Estrela Sol: In the Shade of Tropical Fruit Trees
mircaskirca Says: Pousada Estrela Sol is located in the quiet area of the village, in the shade of caju (cashew) and lime trees. It offers private suites with air-conditioning or with fan. Breakfast is included in the price of accommodation but it was quite simple: bread, butter, eggs,...
Mata Broca: Grilled Fish Right on the Beach
mircaskirca Says: That day I wanted to stay only on Princess beach. I walked the whole beach and really enjoyed it! It was already a lunch time so I decided to start looking for a nice place to eat. There are several simple restaurants (stilted framehouses) that serve food and drink. I've...
mircaskirca Says: It was about midday when we arrived to Fortalezinha village and Marcelo first showed me around the village. As I was becoming hungry he brought me to the local bar, owned by his friend. The place is simple and very pleasant. It is located by the sea, surrounded with tropical...
Estrela Sol: Sea Food Typical of the Island
mircaskirca Says: On the night of my arrival to the island and after a long journey I was actually too tired to search for any other restaurant. So I decided to dine at the restaurant of the pousada where I was staying. I had grilled fish (which was in fact hard to get because they are used...
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Nights are very generous on Ilha de Algodoal. They offer a lot of entertainment at the same time as they offer tranquility for those looking for silence, meditation...
On weekends and on holidays when more Brazilians visit the island, there are parties on every corner of the village, from reggae, carimbo, brega, MPB, pagode to rock.
In the time of my staying on Ilha de Algodoal, Raizes de Mangue was the most visited place. I went there with some local people I met. Although they were playing mostly reggae music which indeed is not my favourite style, I enjoyed talking to people, dancing, drinking caipirinhas... After all, it was Christmas time!!
Raizes do Mangue is certainly a must-visit place while you are on the island!!
Updated Apr 27, 2007
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Reaching Ilha de Algodoal is half the fun! The jumping-off point is the small town of Maruda, a four-hour bus ride from Belem. In my case it took more than five hourse because of so many stops that we made. Rapido Excelsior company has several buses daily. Buy a ticket a day before (if possible) and catch one that leaves early in the morning to ensure that you don't have to stay the night in Maruda.
The bus leaves you close to the port (actually it is no more than a wooden jetty) where a fourty-minute boat crossing takes you to Ilha do Algodoal. If you are lucky you can see many dophins that sometimes come very close to the boat. I was quite lucky on the way back and saw many of them! I really enjoyed looking at them playing around :))
The rough ocean tides make it impossible for ferryboats to make it to the island, so there are no cars and the island remains pristine and rustic. Arriving at Algodoal you will be met by a number of mule-pulled carts that brings you to the village.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: Rapido Excelsior: 91 3249 6365
mircaskirca Says: Ajiru is a fruit that is typical of Ilha de Algodoal beaches. Especially Praia do Farol has a huge shrubbery that bears this delicious (plumlike to appearance) fruit. I was visiting the island during Christmas and at that time ajiru was just in abundance. Yum-yum :))
mircaskirca Says: There are no cars on the island. The main vehicle are carriages drawn by horses and sometimes even by donkeys. Consequently there is neither sonorous pollution nor polluting exhausts. The island provide more than 40 registered carriages. They bring you about everywhere, even...
mircaskirca Says: Fine white sand, emerald green waters, small natural pools that are formed at the low tide, mangroves, seagulls, scarlet ibis... This is the secluded beach of Fortalezinha village. With 7 km of extension, it is excellent for strolling around, cycling, playing football,...
Vila de Fortalezinha (Fortalezinha Village)
mircaskirca Says: After quite a long walk we arrived to Fortalezinha village. First of all, we stopped at Marcelo's house. He was proud to tell me that he constructed it on his own. He left the bicycle there and picked some mangaba fruit from the tree for me, after we went on as he wanted to...
mircaskirca Says: Fortalezinha is a small village on the other side of the island. I've got various info regarding the time needed to get there, from 45 minutes to two hours, and everybody recommended to take a guide. After getting to know about the route in details, I knew I could do it on...
Small fishing village of Algodoal on Ilha de Maiandeau, 180 km northeast of Belem, attracts younger Belemenses and a few foreign travelers. This beautiful spot, with its duneswept beaches and...
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