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Ilha de Santa Catarina's Absolute Essentials

Ilha de Santa Catarina features a diverse landscape ranging from the surf-heavy dunes of Joaquina to the calm, shallow waters of Daniela. The island’s historic core in Florianópolis contains the neoclassical Palácio Cruz e Sousa and the 19th-century Mercado Público. Regional history is preserved at the Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa and the iconic Hercílio Cruz Bridge. For nature enthusiasts, the central Lagoa da Conceição provides a hub for water sports, while the remote Lagoinha do Leste offers a preserved coastal ecosystem accessible only by trail.

Ilha de Santa Catarina's Absolute Essentials — Karte

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Praia da Joaquina

Known for large sand dunes and consistent surf breaks, this beach has hosted international surfing competitions since the 1970s. It features a rocky shoreline at its southern end.

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Lagoa da Conceição

A large saltwater lagoon surrounded by mountains. It is a center for windsurfing and kitesurfing, with the historic village of Canto da Lagoa located along its eastern shores.

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Our Lady of Exile and St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, Florianópolis

The Our Lady of Exile and St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Also Florianópolis Cathedral It is a Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady…

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Praia da Armação

A traditional fishing beach and the primary departure point for boats traveling to Ilha do Campeche. It features an 18th-century church and calm waters near the southern pier.

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Mole Beach

Mole Beach is located in the city of Florianópolis, Brazil. It is up to 120 metres wide and 960 metres long.

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Praia da Daniela

A quiet beach with shallow, warm waters and minimal waves. Located near the Carijós Ecological Station, it offers a sheltered environment on the island's northern shore.

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Jurerê

Jurerê is a beach-side neighbourhood on the northern shore of the island of Florianópolis in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa

Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa is a fort located on the northern end of Santa Catarina Island in the municipality of Florianópolis,…

Tatiana Percevali Rossi / CC-BY-SA

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Mercado Público Aldírio Simões

A historic public market dating back to 1899. The building houses stalls for fresh seafood, local handicrafts, and traditional bars serving regional snacks like 'bolinho de bacalhau'.

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TAMAR Project

The Projeto TAMAR is a Brazilian non-profit organization owned by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.

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Palácio Cruz e Sousa

A pink-walled neoclassical building that once served as the state government palace. It now houses the Santa Catarina Historical Museum, featuring ornate ceilings and 19th-century furnishings.

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Bridge

A 1926 suspension bridge that connects the island to the mainland. It is the longest suspension bridge in Brazil and a designated national monument.

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Praia da Lagoinha do Leste

A secluded beach accessible only via hiking trails from Pântano do Sul or Matadeiro. It features a freshwater lagoon meeting the sea and is surrounded by steep cliffs.

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Praia dos Ingleses

Praia dos Ingleses is a beach located in the neighborhood of Ingleses do Rio Vermelho, in the north of the Santa Catarina Island 31 km from…

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Canasvieiras

Canasvieiras is a neighbourhood and beach located in southern Brazil, approximately 27 kilometres north-east of the city of Florianópolis…