Don't get lost, the Floripa Guide guides you! Here you will find a small summary of the itineraries of Santa Catarina Island. North, East, South and Central Tour: a journey to the most beautiful corners.
Cosmopolitan Florianópolis is not just about beaches, sea bathing and fresh water. The capital of Santa Catarina, in addition to its natural beauties, offers its visitors eclectic leisure options. Both for the family looking for peace and a safe place for the children and for groups of friends who want fun, adrenaline and beautiful people, Floripa is the perfect destination.
As beaches from north to south are full of attractions that fascinate its visitors. Some more suitable for water and extreme sports, ecotourism, others for the cultural and historical tourism.
For you not to travel 20km and see that the beach was not what you expected, the Floripa Guide summarized the itineraries by region:
east route
A East Coast it is the paradise of extreme sports. Paragliders and hang gliders leave from the hills. At dunes da joaquina are the birthplace of sandboarding. In general, the beaches of Joaquina and mole are home to surfing championships. The east coast beaches have waves perfect for professional surfing. At Mole there is always live music or DJs at the beach bars, bringing together a lot of beautiful and healthy people.
already the paradise Conceição Lagoon is more visited by practitioners of see her, windsurf e kite-surfing. When you get to know the Lagoa, you can see how the island is rich in hype and good gastronomy. Located in the central region of the lagoon, the bars concentrate the largest number of young people who are thirsty to party. Centrinho da Lagoa is known for its many bars, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and shops. At Avenue das Rendeiras there are artisans who make countless pieces of bobbin lace. On Sundays, the Lagoon Fair brings together artisans who exhibit their arts in the open air. Among the products are crochet clothes, decorative and mystical items, souvenirs, natural foods, artisanal cachaça, used books and hippie art.
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Contact with nature is highly valued in the east route, there are several trails, paths without housing that keep the landscapes intact. For those who like boat rides and still enjoy a trail, just go towards the Lagoon coast. Access is only by boat or by foot trail. Arriving on the coast, there are waterfalls, milder trails, typical restaurants, handicraft shops and a very beautiful view.
the beach of Cruet it is also a good leisure option, it is reserved for naturism fans and does not have any type of establishment. It is not mandatory to be naked, so the curious can be at ease. It is also a popular spot for surfers looking for good waves. To top it off, the eastern region has the busiest nights of the summer.
See all east island beaches here.
North route
A North region is the most populated during the high season, as it has an excellent infrastructure in terms of services and offers tourist attractions for all tastes, such as go, trails, schooner ride, banana boat, kayak rental, dunes. The beaches with their warmer and calmer waters are preferred by bathers. For children, there is a calm sea in Jurerê, Daniela, Canasvieiras, Bom Jesus waterfall, Ponta das Canas e Lagoinha.
Em Jurerê International, a neighborhood located on the left side of Jurerê beach, the high-level hype goes wild. Several beach clubs, day parties, electronic music and over-produced women. Right destination for models and celebrities.
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The beaches of English, Brava Beach e saint seduce surfers with good waves. In cacupé, sambaqui e Forte beach meet restaurants typical dishes with fresh molluscs and Azorean architecture. For those who like history, there is a community of Saint Anthony of Lisbon and strengths, built by the Portuguese in the XNUMXth century, one on Praia do Forte and the other two on the islands of anhatomirim and mice. Taking a schooner tour and unraveling the mysteries of the fortresses is a very interesting program.
See all north of the island beaches here.
South route
The southwest portion of the island preserves the city's Azorean roots. In addition to the historic houses, from the time of Colonial Brazil, the Parish of Ribeirao da Ilha concentrates a gastronomic corridor based on oysters and shellfish. The southeastern portion, on the other hand, draws attention for its trails surrounded by Atlantic Forest and beaches with medium waves, ideal for learning surf. Beyond the Park Peri Lagoon, where the second largest lake is located, but with fresh water.
The highlight of the region is the Campeche Island, which has diving points, archaeological sites and conditions for the practice of trails accompanied by guides. In Campeche, there are two right places to go: Pico do Surf, more to the right of the beach, where championships are held and the native crowd; and Riozinho do Campeche, known for its hype, cool people and good music. There is also Novo Campeche, which is more peaceful. At the southern end of the island is the semi-deserted beach of shipwrecked, with its XNUMXth century lighthouse and views of the ruins of the old fortress that protected the entrance to the south bay.
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A Lagoinha do Este It is the ideal destination for those who love adventure and nature. The trail is long, but the scenery along the way makes up for it. There are two ways to access, one that takes about 50 minutes, at south swamp and the other that can take up to three hours of walking, along Praia do butcher. On the way back, the mandatory stop is at Pântano do Sul beach, the island's fishing cradle.
See all south island beaches here.
Central Roadmap
Most of Florianópolis' unnatural tourist attractions are in the Centro, which was in the colonial past the initial village of the provincial capital, Vila de Nossa Senhora do Desterro. THE Hercílio Luz Bridge: Municipal Public Market and XV de Novembro Square are mandatory visits for anyone visiting the city for the first time. Churches, like Metropolitan Cathedral and Chapel of the Child God, have a large collection of sacred art.
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The museums tell a little about the history of the region, such as works representing the green belly political memory, furniture, works of art, objects and official and private documents. The handicraft fairs customs and Largo da Catedral guarantee picturesque souvenirs.
There is also a lot of nightlife amidst the Azorean and Portuguese architecture of the XNUMXth and XNUMXth century, several bars more alternative and some aimed at the LGBT public. To enjoy a beautiful view, it is worth going up to Mirante do Morro da Cruz or enjoy the sunset walking along Avenida Beira-mar Norte, the city's main avenue.
The island, with its beauties, stories and people, enchants everyone. Adventure, fun, pleasure, tranquility. All in one place. It is no wonder that it is considered one of the 85 best places in the world to visit.