some of the best restaurants in ilha de governador are in the ribeira neighborhood as well as it is known as the gastronomic center of the island. the many fishermen in the area can be seen docking their boats, and using the characteristics 'tarafas' fish nets - round in shape are thrown into the water and retracted with the prey. on this beach is located the old ferry terminal that was connecting ilha do governador to praça xv.
