Praia da Crena Restaurante e Pousada
A picturesque beachfront restaurant and pousada in Abraão, Ilha Grande, offering live music and a serene escape with a distinctive homemade beer.
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Praia da Crena Restaurante e Pousada
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A picturesque beachfront restaurant and pousada in Abraão, Ilha Grande, offering live music and a serene escape with a distinctive homemade beer.
"Enjoy a beautiful beach with live music, but be mindful of the high prices."
Check Menu Prices
Carefully review menu prices before ordering to avoid unexpected charges.
Seafood Freshness Caution
Be mindful of seafood freshness when ordering, as some experiences have reported issues.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Brazilian
Price
$$$
Phone
+55 24 98166-7428
Address
Praia da Crena, S/N - Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis - RJ, 23968-000, Brazil
Website
pousadapraiadacrena.com/Highlights
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Idyllic Beachfront Setting
Relax on a beautiful beach with stunning views, perfect for unwinding. The serene atmosphere is ideal for a tranquil escape.
Live Brazilian Music
Enjoy vibrant live Brazilian music performances, creating a lively and authentic atmosphere. A perfect soundtrack to your beach day.
Homemade Beer
Savor their unique homemade beer, a refreshing and distinctive beverage to complement your meal or relaxation by the sea.
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Check Menu Prices
Carefully review menu prices before ordering to avoid unexpected charges.
Seafood Freshness Caution
Be mindful of seafood freshness when ordering, as some experiences have reported issues.
Avoid Unorganized Events
Steer clear of events unless they are well-organized and transparent about pricing.
Visit During Quieter Times
Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and noise.
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Check Menu Prices
Carefully review menu prices before ordering to avoid unexpected charges.
Seafood Freshness Caution
Be mindful of seafood freshness when ordering, as some experiences have reported issues.
Avoid Unorganized Events
Steer clear of events unless they are well-organized and transparent about pricing.
Visit During Quieter Times
Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and noise.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Praia da Crena boasts a stunning beach location and lively atmosphere with live Brazilian music and homemade beer. However, many visitors find the food and drinks to be excessively expensive, and some have experienced issues with food freshness and disorganized events. Service quality can also be inconsistent.
"Beautiful beach. Expensive food and drinks. The musician is good but plays way too loud basically taking over the entire beach. And you pay for it. There is a hidden fee for the music. Would not go back again."
Mathieu Coache
"Very rude staff member at the bar who made us feel very unwelcome and unwanted. It's a nice location but the walk all the way there to then be belittled like that really made it not worth it. It's a shame really"
Liam Leith
"This place is a tourist trap. Absolutely nothing to do, bar and restaurant are completely empty and if you go to abrao and come back after 10pm they will charge you a ridiculous amount for a maximum 5 minutes boat transfer (up to 150 BRL) per person"
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can reach Praia da Crena by a scenic 20-minute walk from the center of Abraão, or by taxi boat.
Yes, live Brazilian music is performed daily at the restaurant by the beach.
The restaurant sometimes hosts events, but it's advised to check for organization and pricing transparency beforehand.
The restaurant is considered expensive, especially for food and drinks.
Yes, Praia da Crena also functions as a pousada (inn) offering accommodations.
Popular dishes include the 'Camarão Tropical' and steak with fries. They also offer a unique homemade beer.
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Our best tips to visit Angra dos Reis – Hostandboat – Blog
In Abraao there are two beaches that we love, the Julia Beach and the Crena. The latter always has two Brazilians who sing live a repertoire of classics of Brazilian music, like Caetano Veloso or Maria Gadu, a style of music that we like to listen to in the afternoon while we take the caipirinha in the cockpit of the ship . To those two beaches you are walking from the center of Abraao.
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