Between the Comprida, Redonda and Macaco islands, there is an exuberant composition of colors, the green of the surrounding islands, the gold of the stones, the turquoise blue of its waters and the colorful richness of marine life.

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A 30-minute light trail from the Inn takes you to the   Grumixama, a small sanctuary of white sand and crystal clear water in front of Lagoa Azul. Grumixama is accessed by the path that starts at the edge of Araçá. 

A beautiful virgin beach, just 400 m, next to the Inn and easily accessed by kayak or by trail. There are stairs and the path is wide open. Praia de Araçá is one of the most beautiful beaches at the Island, with crystal-clear water and completely filled with Atlantic Forest by a 250 m length.

Parish of Santana is the name of the small peninsula north of Ilha Grande, where the Retiro is located. It was the first occupied area on the island for coffee, sugar cane and cereal crops, becoming an important settlement in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1843 the Church of Santana was built, close to the beach that today bears the name of Parish of Santana.