Santa Tereza

What makes it special

• The beach is full of colourful caiçara canoes, and because fishermen land their catch there, it is a good place to buy fish and seafood.
• Every year the beach hosts the Sardine Festival, with traditional food and live music; the 14th edition, in 2026, took place at the end of May and over the Corpus Christi holiday.
• The seafront has a sports court, outdoor gym and playground, plus a pier, and according to the town hall the beach is quiet even in high season.
• It is close to the Yacht Club, with many fishing boats and private motorboats moored on the left side, and in 2022 the town council approved budget amendments to restore the Fishermen's Pier and for canoe sheds in the neighbourhood.
• The town hall places Santa Tereza beach in the Vila, and there is a bus stop nearby and restaurants a few steps from the seafront.

What to weigh

• The beach is small and not the best for swimming because of the large number of boats; according to the town hall, the sea is calm on the right-hand side.
• During the Sardine Festival there is live music on the beach from midday into the night, which brings crowds and sound to the neighbourhood on those days.
• In January 2024, heavy rain carried branches and soil into the water sources and Santa Tereza was among 16 neighbourhoods with water supply affected, a problem that hit much of the island.
• All car access to the island depends on the ferry, and on holidays and school breaks queues can take hours; Santa Tereza is about 8 km from the terminal.

Who it suits

Arvita’s reading, based on the facts above.

• People who want to be near the Vila and the restaurants of the historic centre.
• Boat owners and sailing enthusiasts who want to be near the Yacht Club and the pier.
• People who value caiçara culture and small-scale fishing as part of daily life.

Living here

• Municipal hospital: 7.6 km by car.
• Ferry terminal: 7.6 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), 1.1 km.
• Public schools nearby: E.M. Carolina de Moraes Silva (municipal, 1.6 km); E.M. Profª Mércia do Nascimento Dias (municipal, 2.7 km).
• Private schools nearby: Acton Academy Ilhabela (5.6 km); Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela (5.7 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

Santa Tereza beach, Prainha (Indaiá beach), Barreiros beach (next door, to the north).

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 2026-11-03. Figures appear only with at least 5 listings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Santa Tereza?

The typical (median) asking price of houses listed in Santa Tereza is R$ 5.200.000, from 43 listings Arvita followed as of 2026-11-03. It is an asking price, not a sale price.

How many properties are for sale in Santa Tereza?

As of 2026-11-03, 64 properties listed for sale, each counted once even when several agencies list it.

How far is Santa Tereza from the ferry?

About 7.6 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood to the ferry terminal.

How far is Santa Tereza from the hospital?

The municipal hospital is about 7.6 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood. The nearest health unit is Centro de Saúde III (CS III), 1.1 km away.

Which schools are near Santa Tereza?

E.M. Carolina de Moraes Silva, E.M. Profª Mércia do Nascimento Dias, Acton Academy Ilhabela, Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela. Distances and type for each in the Living here section.

Where in Ilhabela is Santa Tereza?

Santa Tereza is in the Centre and Vila part of the island.

Other neighborhoods nearby

Cocaia, Engenho D'Água, Retiro, Barra Velha, Itaguaçu, Perequê, Vila, Costa Bela, Itaquanduba, Água Branca