Santo Antônio de Lisboa - Florianópolis Beach
Região: north of the island
Subdivision: Santo Antonio district of Lisbon
Nearby beaches: Sambaqui Beach (2 km north ) | Cacupe beach (3,4 km south)
Distances: Centro e Bus Station 18 km | Airport 28 km
Beach Type: shallow beach (fine sand and depth slowly increases)
Curling: Calm (no waves)
Sand range: Narrow (up to 10 m)
Beach Length: 0,7 km
water temperature: Moderate
Also find: water sports, mariculture, colonial architecture, gastronomic route
Beautiful landscapes with magnificent sunsets, an excellent gastronomic route and a walk through the history of colonial Brazil is what you can expect from a visit to Santo Antônio de Lisboa beach.
From the edge of the beach, you can see the North Bay, the mainland and the Hercílio Luz bridge. parish, a term used by Portuguese colonizers to designate small administrative villages, preserves the traditional Azorean architecture, the customs inherited from the colonizers and the tranquility of the small villages of the XNUMXth century.
The cultivation of oysters and shellfish, as well as the fishing of fish and shrimp, which began with the arrival of the first Europeans, made the region a reference in gastronomy based on seafood.
Throughout the year, it is common for restaurants to serve tables on the sidewalks and on the decks facing the sea, where you can have a snack and enjoy the atmosphere of the place.
In summer, the place hosts typical carnival blocks, which promote open rehearsals and parties, culminating with the famous Carnival of Saint Anthony of Lisbon, one of the largest and most traditional carnivals in the Florianópolis neighborhood, bringing together thousands of revelers.
Natural Characteristics
It is an internal beach of the North Bay. From the beach, there is a beautiful landscape of the North Seaside Avenue, the bridges that connect the island to the mainland and the mainland regions to the north of Florianópolis. The sea is extremely calm, the sand is of medium thickness and yellowish in color, with gray sections due to small streams that flow into the sea.
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It is 750 meters long, with a width that varies between 4 and 6 meters of sand strip. The region is well wooded and suitable for walks along the beach.
History of Saint Anthony of Lisbon
The place was initially occupied by Guarani Indians. From the beginning of the XNUMXth century, it began to receive Azorean immigrants, becoming one of the first parishes on the island of Santa Catarina.
In 1757, the Church of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades was built on land donated by Clara Manso de Avelar, daughter of the initiator of the community in the region.
Due to its geographic location, Santo Antônio de Lisboa became a port and customs post where foreign ships docked to trade.
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The 20th century is marked by the strong immigration of Spaniards, French, Italians, Germans, Belgians, Austrians, Greeks and Syrians, in addition to the 75% of the population of African descent. About XNUMX% of the inhabitants came from the Azores archipelago, Portugal. They brought the agricultural and livestock culture and, here, they also started to live from fishing. Other cultural characteristics are the peculiar accent, observed until today, ceramics, bobbin lace, religiosity and parties.
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Accommodation at Santo Antônio Beach in Lisbon
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other regions
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Casa Açoriana Arts and Tramóias
In Santo Antônio de Lisboa, a picturesque village built by Azorean immigrants, a colonial mansion from the late XNUMXth century awaits your visit. And the
Oyster Bar Parish
Freguesia Oyster Bar is pleased to serve customers with the best in oysters, fish and seafood. Fresh, high quality food, selected, inspected and freshly prepared. Our mission is to satisfy you, as this is the reason for our existence. This establishment is part of the Freguesia Group, which includes this oyster bar, Fazenda Marinha and Café Freguesia. ... [See more]
