Ilhas Botinas
Two miniature islands dotted with coconut palms and ringed by emerald shallows; a snorkeling highlight of island-hopping tours in Angra Bay.
The Botinas Islands are two small rocky islets in Angra Bay, with only a few trees and coconut palms growing on them. Surrounded by clear, emerald-green shallow water teeming with fish, they are among the most photographed and popular snorkeling spots in Angra Bay. Landing on the islets is not permitted; boats anchor nearby so passengers can jump in. Nearly all schooner island-hopping tours departing from the Santa Luzia pier in Angra stop here for about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Boat tours usually 10:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Ilha da Gipóia
- Capela do Senhor do Bonfim
- Angra dos Reis Historic Centre
- São Bernardino de Sena Convent Ruins
- Lagoa Verde
- Lagoa Azul
- Gruta do Acaiá
- Saco do Céu