About this place
Ilha do Sol, celebrated in singer Netinho’s song “Mila,” is also famous for regional sweets and liqueurs and its renowned therapeutic mud bath. The welcoming place has a restaurant and very rustic decor that makes for wonderful visitor photographs. The island is a true ecological preservation park. On the João de Tiba River, the beauty of the route to the island is indescribable. This place is part of Rede Bem Bahia’s Regional Guide and helps visitors understand the natural, historical, cultural and scenic diversity of the Costa do Descobrimento. The experience changes according to the time of day, tide, weather, calendar and means of access. Plan your visit with travel, length of stay and current rules in mind, and confirm operational information before leaving.
Getting there
In the Santa Cruz Cabrália area, access may be via the beach, the banks of the João de Tiba River, a pier or a boat. Confirm the exact location, tide, ferry times and navigation conditions.
Things to do
Sail, admire mangroves, reefs or river mouths, and observe wildlife from a responsible distance, always following the crew's or guides' instructions. Allow time to notice the details presented in the attraction description and take photographs responsibly.
Travel tips
Confirm tide, wind, duration, included items and safety equipment before boarding.
Practical planning
- Suggested duration
- Half a day to a full day
- Best time
- Depending on tide, wind and authorized operations
- Costs
- Tours and crossings usually require payment
- Accessibility
- Boarding and disembarking require prior confirmation
- Advance booking
- Recommended, especially in high season
- Seasonality
- Operations subject to navigation conditions
Approximate distances
- Porto Seguro airport
- boarding point or access approx. 18–35 km
- Porto Seguro town centre
- boarding point or access approx. 15–32 km
- Bus terminal
- boarding point or access approx. 18–35 km
- Coroa Vermelha
- boarding point or access approx. 1–18 km
- Mundaí
- boarding point or access approx. 10–26 km
- Arraial d’Ajuda
- boarding point or access approx. 28–45 km via ferry
Distances are estimates, not journey times. Confirm the route and any ferry crossings before departure.