Florianópolis travel guide
Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina, spreads largely across the Island of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. It gathers more than forty beaches of very different character, from surf breaks to calm bays, alongside lagoons, dunes and a historic centre with Azorean heritage. With good seafood and a relaxed atmosphere, it is a beach-and-nature stop for diversifying a programme towards the south of the country.
Season by month
When to travel- Peak season
- Shoulder season
- Low season
What to do in Florianópolis
- The northern beaches approx. 5 h A long half-day; calm water, structure and the area best suited to families.
- Lagoa da Conceição and the dunes approx. 4 h A half-day; lagoon, sandboarding and the island's liveliest hub.
- The historic centre and the Public Market approx. 2 h Two hours; the urban side the island usually hides behind the beach.
- Campeche island by boat approx. 6 h A protected island with clear water; eight hundred visitors a day, on a ticket issued online beforehand.
- Oysters at Santo Antônio de Lisboa approx. 3 h Bay oysters in an Azorean village; it is the sunset side of the island.
- A schooner around the bays approx. 4 h The island seen from the water, with a stop to swim.
Who to offer it to
When to go
The southern summer (December to March) is warm and sunny, ideal for the beaches but also the busiest. Spring and autumn offer good weather with fewer crowds; winter is cool.
How many days
Three or four nights allow you to combine several island beaches with the Lagoa da Conceição and the historic centre.
What not to miss
The Lagoa da Conceição, the beaches of Joaquina and Praia Mole, the historic centre, the dunes and the Costa da Lagoa.
What to offer and why
Four nights with the zone decided before the hotel: north for families, south and east for an active client. They are two different islands, and the transfer between them costs an hour.
When to book
Four to six weeks. For January and February, four to six months, because it competes with Brazilian and Argentine demand at once.
Practical and operational
The island is large and the north–south transfer can take an hour or more: a hotel chosen on price alone at the wrong end costs the client a day. Winter changes the product entirely.
How we arrange it
The beaches are spread across the whole island and transfers are advisable, as internal distances are considerable; we arrange vehicles with local operators.
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Booking & policies
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