Desafio 4 Ilhas — Ilha Grande
- Aug 22, 2026
- Last edition date
- Distances from 2km to 12km
About the race
The Desafio 4 Ilhas is a sports tourism project that offers a unique open water swimming experience. The event brings together swimmers seeking individual achievement in paradisiacal locations, with distances ranging from 2km to 12km.
The organization's priority is athlete safety, providing full support throughout the entire course, including support boats, coordinators, kayaks, and hydration stations every 2km. It is an event focused on camaraderie, friendship, and pushing personal limits in incredible natural settings.
Course
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Course with support boats, kayaks, and hydration every 2km.
Aid stations
Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.
How to get there
Desafio 4 Ilhas — Ilha Grande
Where to stay
Ilha Grande offers a distinct range of stays, moving from rustic 'pousadas' converted from historic fishermen's houses in the village of Abraão to more secluded boutique lodges accessible only by boat. Prices typically range from $60 to $250 per night, depending on the proximity to the main arrival piers and the level of service offered. For those seeking a simpler connection to nature, small-scale camping facilities are available near the protected beaches of the island's northern coast. Find your base for the swim weekend.
Things to do nearby
The weekend centers on the island's unique maritime heritage and natural preservation. Beyond the swim, visitors often engage in guided kayak or SUP excursions to reach hidden coves, or traverse the extensive network of trails through the tropical forest that lead to isolated beaches like Lopes Mendes. Local culinary experiences focus on fresh seafood, reflecting the island's long-standing fishing traditions. Explore activities beyond the race.
Swimmers
Other stages of this series
- Desafio 4 Ilhas — Montão de TrigoSão Sebastião, BR
- Desafio 4 Ilhas 2026 — AbrolhosCaravelas, BR
- Desafio 4 Ilhas 2026 — ParatyParaty, BR
- Desafio 4 Ilhas 2026 — IlhabelaIlhabela, BR
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