In the south of Brazil, Santa Catarina is one of the favorite destinations of Argentines due to its proximity (you can get there by plane, bus or car) and the great variety of beaches for all agestourist infrastructure and natural environments.
This state has a great diversity of landscapes made up of mangroves, lagoons, dunes, hills and small islands, along with the 42 beaches that stand out in the region.
And its capital, Florianópolis, has a unique geography, divided into a coastal island and a small continental peninsula: part of the city is an environmental preservation area, with beaches surrounded by hills covered by vegetation of the Atlantic Forest.
With cultural traditions, crafts and architecture that combines the ancient and the modern, Florianópolis is one of the four Brazilian cities that are part of the UNESCO International Network as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
To learn a little about the history that is also related to gastronomy, you can visit the Public Market -a historic building built in 1899 in the center of the city- and in its fish stalls, bars and restaurants it is possible to taste various typical dishes, such as shrimp or cockle empanadas and traditional oysters from the region.
In fact, they call it the “Oyster Capital” and there are farms open to visitors where you can learn about the crops and taste them.
The historic center, with its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, is home to the Metropolitan Cathedral, while the Hercílio Luz Bridge It is an architectural icon, in a state that has had a strong influence of German, Italian, Portuguese and Azorean immigrants.
This destination is so complete and with a lot of demand in high season, sometimes you don’t know which beach to choose beyond the super busy Canasvieiras or Ingleses.
Therefore, below, we have prepared a list of five beaches that will not disappoint.
1) Daniela
Quiet and familiar, this beach is a small peninsula, like a point of sand with vegetation that juts into the sea.
Like all the resorts in the north of the island, there are more tourist services here than in the south. Because Daniela Beach It is located in a neighborhood of summer houses about 3 km south of Jurerê -without the crowds of its famous neighbor-, 15 km from Canasvieiras and 26 km from the center of Florianópolis.
Bathed by the calm and warm waters of the north bay, it is ideal for those who go to the beach with children and/or older adults. There you can rent umbrellas and lounge chairs to spend the day, and there are carts selling juices, alcoholic beverages, ice cream and sandwiches, among other things.
What to do in this region? Walk along the beach, fish and discover the natural beauty hidden in the mangrove, the main vegetation in the area.
2) Lagoinha
The hills and green vegetation predominate, with a promenade with low buildings. The official name is Ponta das Canas Lagoonto differentiate it from Lagoinha do Leste.
It is a beach to go with children, since The sand strip is wide, the sea is calm and the population density is lower than in other northern beaches.
35 km from the center, the resort is located near beaches such as Canavieiras -very competitive-, Cachoeira de Bom Jesus or Ponta das Canas.
As for accommodation, there is an old but cozy hotel near the beach, much sought after by Argentinians, the Antares Club Lagoinha. And on the hill on the right is the Pousada da Vigia.
3) Praia Brava
A long walkway leads to one of the best beaches for surfing from the island of Florianópolis.
About 37 km from the center, you reach this beach by taking the road towards Canavieiras and Ponta das Canas, passing Lagoinha. It is an area of new condominiums, with 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that offer tourists good accommodation with services, security, swimming pools and parks.
The name of this beach is due precisely to the fact that its waves are strong, which attracts surfers and young people.
The waters are clean, the beach is wide and there are usually paradores, carts that prepare smoothies and cocktails, music, and events with DJs and bands. In this place the first beach bar “Kioske do Pirata” was very famous, but it was demolished in 2012.
To eat, on the shore there are choripán carts with pork, chicken and beef, as well as ice cream vendors, corn vendors and street vendors selling bags, hats and dresses.
4) Santinho
Towards the northeast of the island, this beach is similar to Brava in terms of the extent of the sand, the landscape surrounded by green hills and the sea with waves that surf lovers enjoy.
About 2 km long, it is considered one of the cleanest beaches in Florianópolis.
Although it is a quiet beach, ideal for disconnecting from the routine, the place has services, bars and restaurants that serve sandwiches, seafood and drinks.
In the summer season, young people play soccer and volleyball. At the top there is a fairly easy walking path, with wooden viewpoints. And there are also steps and a steeper and more demanding dirt path to contemplate the immensity of nature.
5) Barra da Lagoa
Gentle, kind, happy. Upon reaching Barra da Lagoa, you can see the blue-painted bridge over the crystal-clear water channel through which boats navigate while some tourists take a dip.
Ideal destination for fishermen and snorkeling lovers, Barra da Lagoa offers a relaxed environment with infrastructure and green hills.
He pedestrian bridge It takes visitors to the coveted natural pools and they have to follow a path that takes about 20 minutes. First you get to Prainhaa small but very nice beach where you can also spend the day under an umbrella.
You go down to the pools through some large rocks. It is recommended to wear slippers to avoid slipping, and find out what the tides are like because the sea is not always calm.
A good fact: in November, December, March and April the weather is warm and quite stableand as a plus, there are fewer tourists and the prices are cheaper.