Ilhabela

Ilhabela is reached by road plus a short ferry crossing.

• Fly into Sao Paulo (GRU or CGH) or Sao Jose dos Campos (SJK), then drive to the Sao Sebastiao ferry terminal (continental side).
• Cross to Ilhabela by the state-run ferry (pedestrians cross easily; vehicles queue and can use reservations).
• From the Ilhabela ferry terminal (Barra Velha), most hotels and dive operators are a short drive or bus ride along the channel-side coastal road.

Getting around Ilhabela is easiest along the channel-side road. - Bus: the municipal bus system connects south-to-north neighborhoods.