Angra dos Reis is a coastal city in the State of Rio de Janeiro, 151 kilometers from the state capital.
It has a total area of 816 km², of which 193 km² correspond to 365 islands and islets.
The largest island is Ilha Grande.
Tourism is one of the main activities of the city, due to its beautiful beaches, islands and the possibility of diving or snorkeling.
The origin of the name occurred when the captain of the Portuguese naval fleet, Gaspar de Lemos, ran aground on the Big Island (Ilha Grande) on January 6, 1502, precisely on Three Kings Day, which in Portuguese is Dia de Reis. .
So the place was baptized Angra dos Reis, which means Cove of the Kings.
See places to visit in Angra dos Reis
See also information on Ilha Grande.
