Beaches in Florianópolis

List of Beaches in Florianópolis

There are over 70 beaches in Florianópolis, ranging from isolated jungle lined bays, to beaches dotted with Ibiza style beach clubs hosting international DJs, to world class surf breaks. This is a list of most of the beaches (there are more) in Florianópolis:

1. Caieira da Barra do Sul
2. Campeche
3. Ilha do Campeche (offshore island beach, accessible by boat)
4. Jurerê Beach
5. Jurerê Internacional
6. Lagoinha Beach (different from Lagoinha do Leste — calmer north beach)
7. Lomba do Sabão
8. Praia Brava
9. Praia Comprida
10. Praia da Armação
11. Praia da Barra da Lagoa
12. Praia da Cachoeira do Bom Jesus Beach
13. Praia da Caldeirão
14. Praia da Canajurê
15. Praia da Canasvieiras
16. Praia da Costa de Dentro
17. Praia da Daniela
18. Praia da Galheta
19. Praia da Joaquina
20. Praia da Lagoa do Peri (lagoon beach, technically inland but popular)
21. Praia da Lagoinha do Leste
22. Praia da Pontas das Canas
23. Praia da Sinhá
24. Praia da Solidão
25. Praia da Tapera
26. Praia das Aranhas
27. Praia das Palmeiras
28. Praia das Pedras Altas
29. Praia de Canasvieiras
30. Praia de Fora
31. Praia de Naufragados
32. Praia de Ponta das Canas
33. Praia de Sambaqui
34. Praia de Saquinho
35. Praia de Zimbros (technically on the mainland but often included in Floripa travel routes)
36. Praia do Açores
37. Praia do Cacupé
38. Praia do Cacupé Grande
39. Praia do Campeche
40. Praia do Defunto
41. Praia do Forte
42. Praia do Garcia
43. Praia do Gravatá
44. Praia do Matadeiro
45. Praia do Moçambique
46. Praia do Morro das Pedras
47. Praia do Novo Campeche
48. Praia do Pântano do Sul
49. Praia do Pontal
50. Praia do Rio das Pacas
51. Praia do Rio Tavares
52. Praia do Saco do Caldeirão
53. Praia do Saco Grande
54. Praia do Saquinho
55. Praia do Santinho
56. Praia do Sambaqui
57. Praia do Seu Norberto
58. Praia do Sinfronio
59. Praia do Solidão
60. Praia do Zé Tatu
61. Praia dos Açores (alternate name for Praia do Açores)
62. Praia dos Ingleses
63. Praia dos Naufragados (alternate full name of Naufragados)
64. Praia Grande
65. Praia Mole
66. Praia Novo Campeche
67. Praia Pico da Cruz
68. Praia Vermelha (hidden, south of Barra da Lagoa)
69. Praia Vila
70. Praia Vila Formosa (lesser-known, near Ribeirão da Ilha)
71. Praiha da Barra
72. Ribeirão da Ilha (historic district with small natural beaches)
73. Santinho Beach (Praia do Santinho)
74. Santo Antônio de Lisboa (bayfront beach, calm waters)

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What are the best surfing beaches in Florianopolis

The best surfing beaches in Florianópolis are along the South and East coast of the island facing into the Atlantic Ocean. The best surfing beaches include:

• Joaquina
• Campeche
• Praia Mole
• Barra da Lagoa
• Praia Pico da Cruz
• Praia do Matadeiro
• Praia do Moçambique
• Praia do Morro das Pedras
• Praia do Novo Campeche
• Praia da Caldeirão
• Lomba do Sabão

👉 The History of Surfing in Florianópolis

Best Beaches for Hiking & Nature

For people who like to get off the beaten path, you will find several beaches in Florianópolis only accessible by foot, with hikes ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours or more. Here are some of the best beaches for hiking and nature lovers:

• Lagoinha do Leste
• Naufragados
• Saquinho
• Galheta
• Gravatá
• Praia Vale de Rocha
• Morro das Aranhas

Best Beaches for DJs, Parties & Beach Clubs

If you’re here for sun, beats, and caipirinhas by the sea, Florianópolis delivers one of the liveliest beach party scenes in Brazil. Whether your want pumping beach clubs or more relaxed beach bar vibes, here are some of the livliest beaches

• Jurerê Internacional (The main beach party spot)
• Praia Mole
• Barra da Lagoa
• Praia de Santo Antônio de Lisboa

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