Beaches in Florianópolis
Beaches in the city, with neighborhood, opening hours and what's coming up. 49 places on the map.
This information comes from the venues and organizers themselves and may change. Always check the official page of the event or venue before you go.
Praia de CanasvieirasBeach · CanasvieirasCanasvieiras Beach, located in northern Florianópolis, is one of the island’s most traditional and popular destinations. With calm, warm, wave-free…Praia de Jurerê InternacionalBeach · Jurere OesteFamous for its calm sea, crystal-clear waters, sophisticated mansions, and lively nightlife with beach clubs, Jurerê Internacional is one of the…
Praia de Jurerê TradicionalBeach · Jurerê LesteThe more traditional side of Jurerê, with vacation homes and a family-friendly atmosphere. Calm sea, good for kids and stand-up paddleboarding.
Praia do Morro das PedrasBeach · Morro das PedrasOpen-ocean beach with strong waves south of Campeche, with a rocky headland and a lookout on the road. Swimming is dangerous on days with rough seas.Praia BravaBeach · Praia BravaA beach in the north of the island, with open sea and waves, surrounded by hills and buildings. It fills with young people and surfers in the summer.
- Praia da ArmaçãoBeach · ArmaçãoA fishing village beach in the south of the island, where boats depart for Ilha do Campeche. It has a historic little church and the start of the…
Praia da Barra da LagoaBeach · Barra da LagoaA traditional Florianópolis beach on the island’s east coast, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, clean water, and proximity to an important…- Praia da Barra do SambaquiBeach · SambaquiNorthern tip of Sambaqui, at the mouth of the Ratones River. Calm water, a fishing village atmosphere, and sunset views over the bay.
- Praia da Cachoeira do Bom JesusBeach · Cachoeira do Bom JesusA beach with calm, warm water between Canasvieiras and Ponta das Canas, with good facilities and lots of families in the summer.
Praia da Caiacanga-Açu NorteBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaA bay beach in Ribeirão da Ilha, with calm, shallow water, visible oyster farms, and few visitors.
Praia da Caiacanga-Açu SulBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaSouthern stretch of Caiacanga-Açu, in Ribeirão da Ilha. Calm bay water, a village atmosphere, and almost no one on the sand.
Praia da Caieira da Barra do SulBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaSouthern tip of Ribeirão da Ilha, where the trail and boats to Naufragados depart. Calm bay water and seafood restaurants.
Praia da DanielaBeach · DanielaLong beach in the northwest of the island, facing the bay, with calm, shallow, warm water. It has a beautiful sunset.
Praia da Freguesia do Ribeirão da IlhaBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaBeach in the Azorean village of Ribeirão da Ilha, famous for its oyster restaurants and colonial houses. Calm water and sunset views over the bay.
Praia da GalhetaBeach · Praia MoleFlorianópolis’s official naturist beach, reached via a short trail from Praia Mole. Open sea, almost no facilities, and preserved nature.
Praia da JoaquinaBeach · JoaquinaAn internationally famous beach for its large waves, surfing competitions, and extensive sand dunes ideal for sandboarding.- Praia da LagoinhaBeach · Ponta das CanasSmall cove at the northernmost tip of the island, between rocky headlands, with calm, clear water. Good for snorkeling and for visiting with…
Praia da Lagoinha do LesteBeach · Pântano do SulA pristine, isolated beach surrounded by Atlantic Forest in southern Florianópolis, famous for its scenic beauty, lagoon, and access exclusively by…- Praia da SaudadeBeach · CoqueirosAn urban beach in Coqueiros, on the mainland side of the city, with a waterfront promenade and views of the island and Ponte Hercílio Luz.
Praia da SolidãoBeach · Pântano do SulA small beach at the southern tip of the island, also called Rio das Pacas, with a river flowing into the sea and a nearby waterfall. It is the…
Praia da TaperaBeach · TaperaA bay beach in the south of the island, with calm, shallow water, frequented mainly by residents.- Praia das PalmeirasBeach · ItaguaçuA small urban beach next to Itaguaçu, on the mainland side of the city, with a peaceful atmosphere.
Praia de CanajurêBeach · JurerêA quiet stretch between Canasvieiras and Jurerê, with calm seas and preserved coastal vegetation behind the sand.
Praia de Ponta das CanasBeach · Ponta das CanasA beach with calm, shallow water in the north of the island, with fishing boats on the sand and a family-friendly atmosphere.- Praia do BarcelaBeach · João PauloA small bay beach in the João Paulo neighborhood, with calm water and frequented mainly by residents.
- Praia do Bom AbrigoBeach · Bom AbrigoA quiet neighborhood beach on the mainland, with views of the bay and the island.
Praia do Cacupé GrandeBeach · CacupéA bay beach in Cacupé, with calm water, mansions, restaurants, and views of the mainland. A good place to watch the sunset.
Praia do CampecheBeach · Campeche LesteA long stretch of sand, open sea, and views toward Ilha do Campeche, famous for its crystal-clear waters.Praia do ForteBeach · Praia do ForteA small beach with calm water next to Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa, surrounded by Atlantic Forest. A good place to watch the sunset.
Praia do GravatáBeach · Lagoa da ConceiçãoA deserted beach between Mole and Joaquina, accessible only by trail. Rough seas, a rocky headland, and beautiful views from above.- Praia do HipólitoBeach · CacupéA small bay beach in Cacupé, with calm water and few visitors, offering views of the sunset.
Praia do ItaguaçuBeach · ItaguaçuA beach on the mainland famous for the rocks in the sea, linked to the witches’ legend told by Franklin Cascaes. A good spot to watch the sunset.
Praia do MatadeiroBeach · ArmaçãoMatadeiro Beach is a preserved natural refuge in the south of Santa Catarina Island, in Florianópolis. Accessible only on foot via a short trail…
Praia do MeioBeach · CoqueirosAn urban beach in Coqueiros on the mainland, between Saudade and Itaguaçu, with a waterfront promenade along the bay.
Praia do MoçambiqueBeach · São João do Rio VermelhoThe island’s largest beach, with about 12 km of sand beside Parque do Rio Vermelho. Open, rough seas, few facilities, and abundant nature.
Praia do Pântano do SulBeach · Pântano do SulPântano do Sul Beach is one of Florianópolis’s most traditional fishing beaches, located in the south of the island. Known for its fishing village…- Praia do Pontal da DanielaBeach · DanielaA sandy point at the end of Daniela, between the bay and the Ratones mangrove. A peaceful place with sunset views and good wind for kitesurfing.
- Praia do Rio TavaresBeach · Rio TavaresThe northernmost end of the Campeche shoreline, near the mouth of the Tavares River. Open sea, good for surfing and long walks on the sand.
- Praia do RitaBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaA small bay beach in Ribeirão da Ilha, right next to Freguesia, with calm water and views of the mainland.
Praia do SambaquiBeach · SambaquiA bay beach in the Azorean village of Sambaqui, with calm seas, oyster restaurants, and one of the island’s most beautiful sunsets.Praia do SantinhoBeach · SantinhoAn open-sea beach in the northeastern part of the island, with dunes, good surfing waves, and rock carvings on the rocky headlands.
Praia do SaquinhoBeach · Pântano do SulA hidden beach in the south of the island, reached by trail from Solidão. Clear water, rocky headlands, and abundant Atlantic Forest.- Praia do TeodoroBeach · CacupéA small, peaceful bay beach in Cacupé, with calm water and views of the mainland.
- Praia do Zé da BentaBeach · CacupéA hidden little beach in Cacupé, with calm water and almost no visitors.
Praia dos AçoresBeach · Pântano do SulA quiet beach between Pântano do Sul and Solidão, with dunes, open sea, and few people even in the summer.
Praia dos InglesesBeach · Ingleses do Rio VermelhoOne of the island’s busiest beaches, with a wide stretch of sand, many restaurants, and dunes at the southern end. The sea is calmer at the northern…
Praia dos NaufragadosBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaA wild beach at the southernmost tip of the island, reached by trail from Caieira da Barra do Sul or by boat. The trail continues to Farol de…Praia MoleBeach · Praia MoleAn open-sea beach with rough waters and a traditional gathering spot for young people and surfers in Florianópolis.
Prainha da Barra da LagoaBeach · Barra da LagoaA small cove on the other side of the Barra da Lagoa channel, accessible via the suspension bridge. Calm, clear water, with natural pools among the…
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