What makes it special
- The beach has a marina and the Ilhabela Sailing School, with a view of Pico do Baepi; there is a bus stop, a cycle lane and parking on nearby streets (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). The municipal sailing school, on Rua Bartolomeu de Gusmão, teaches sailing (Prefeitura de Ilhabela) and lends an amphibious beach wheelchair free of charge to people with reduced mobility (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
- The neighbourhood has E.M. Profª Mércia do Nascimento Dias, on Rua Ubatuba, with years 1 to 5 full-day and years 6 to 9 part-day (Prefeitura de Ilhabela), and a 24-hour SAMU ambulance base on Avenida Pedro Paula de Moraes (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
- In 2016, the city spent R$ 4.4 million rebuilding the main avenue through Saco da Capela, with new paving, pavements, a cycle lane, raised crossings and a new drainage system (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). Sewage collected in the neighbourhood goes to the Itaquanduba pre-treatment station, which is connected to the submarine outfall (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). Ask whether the property is connected.
- The Campo da Aviação, in Saco da Capela, hosted its first footvolley tournament on 31 October and 1 November 2026, free to watch (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
What to weigh
- The avenue sits about 80 cm above sea level and is almost flat, and in 2016 the city said flooding there was common on rainy days, which is why the new drainage was built (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). In the heavy rain of January 2024, the neighbourhood was among those with water supply affected (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). Ask how the street copes with rain and whether the property has a water tank.
- Water quality varies: Cetesb, the state environmental agency, rated Saco da Capela unfit for swimming in a survey reported in February 2019, in February 2022 and at the end of January 2025, a few weeks after a bulletin that rated it fit. Check Cetesb's weekly bulletin.
- It is a busy beach, especially in high season, with beach clubs that hold events and live music (Prefeitura de Ilhabela), and popular with cruise-ship visitors (Turismo Ilhabela). Anyone planning to keep a boat on the sand should know the rules: in November 2025, about 50 boats were served notice on the Santa Teresa and Saco da Capela beaches and given ten days to comply (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
Who it suits
Arvita’s reading, based on the facts above.
- People who sail or own a boat and want a sailing school and marina on the doorstep.
- Families who want a municipal school in the neighbourhood and the Vila right next door.
- People who like a lively seafront with a promenade and cycle lane and don't mind the high-season bustle.
Living here
- Municipal hospital: 5.4 km by car.
- Ferry terminal: 5.3 km by car.
- Clinics, specialty centres and labs within 3 km: Centro de Especialidades de Ilhabela (public); Santa Casa de Ilhabela (non-profit).
- Nearest health unit: Centro de Saúde III (CS III), 1.3 km.
- Public schools nearby: E.M. Profª Mércia do Nascimento Dias (municipal, 0.4 km); E.M. Carolina de Moraes Silva (municipal, 1.1 km); E.M. Profª Severina Barbosa de Faria (municipal, 2.1 km).
- Private schools nearby: Acton Academy Ilhabela (3.3 km); Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela (3.5 km); Escola de Educação Infantil Jardim Waldorf Sol da Terra (3.8 km).
Approximate driving distances from the centre of the neighborhood, as of 2026-11-03. Schools and health units whose address could be placed on the map; there may be others. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Beaches
Saco da Capela beach.
The market here
Asking prices in listings, not sale prices. Median of active listings from Ilhabela agencies Arvita follows daily, each property counted once, as of 2026-11-04. Figures appear only with at least 5 listings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Saco da Capela?
The typical (median) asking price of houses listed in Saco da Capela is R$ 2.550.000, from 20 listings Arvita followed as of 2026-11-04. It is an asking price, not a sale price.
How many properties are for sale in Saco da Capela?
As of 2026-11-04, 21 properties listed for sale, each counted once even when several agencies list it.
How far is Saco da Capela from the ferry?
About 5.3 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood to the ferry terminal.
How far is Saco da Capela from the hospital?
The municipal hospital is about 5.4 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood. The nearest health unit is Centro de Saúde III (CS III), 1.3 km away.
Which schools are near Saco da Capela?
E.M. Profª Mércia do Nascimento Dias, E.M. Carolina de Moraes Silva, E.M. Profª Severina Barbosa de Faria, Acton Academy Ilhabela, Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela, Escola de Educação Infantil Jardim Waldorf Sol da Terra. Distances and type for each in the Living here section.
Where in Ilhabela is Saco da Capela?
Saco da Capela is in the Centre and Vila part of the island.
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