Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The name of Ilha de Jorge Grego comes from the legend of a corsair who was shipwrecked nearby and lived on the island for many years. In the legend, the pirate Jorge Grego was sailing toward the Strait of Magellan when, chased by the English Armada and with his ship wrecked, he anchored at the island and saved his two daughters and a companion.
Covering about 1 km², the island is uninhabited, has no drinking water and only low vegetation, and gulls and boobies live on it. It is the piece of land farthest from the coast in the Baía da Ilha Grande.
The island's whole coastline is full of marine life, and large animals such as sea turtles, dolphins, groupers and barracudas are often seen. Underwater there are also corals, sponges, octopuses, squid, shrimp, seahorses and rays. Dolphins often accompany the boats.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
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