Cananéia - Surroundings

Islands

Cananéia is surrounded by islands with unspoiled beaches, waterfalls and sambaquis (shell mounds left by prehistoric peoples). To the east is the Ilha Comprida, a natural breakwater closing Cananéia Bay which extends north-east to beyond Iguape. To the south are the islands of Bom Abrigo, Camboriú, Cardoso and Castilho.

The islands of Bon Abrigo (with lighthouse) and Camboriú are 2 hours from Cananéia by boat. The trip to the Ilha do Castilho, a paradise for bird-watchers, takes twice as long.

Caves on the Upper Course of the Rio Ribeira

SP 193, cutting across BR 116, follows the upper course of the Rio Ribeira, in which there are numerous caves. The best known is the Caverna do Diabo in the commune of