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Florianopolis (Portuguese: Florianópolis) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Half of the city is located on the mainland of Brazil while the other half is on the Santa Catarina Island. It has some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches.

It is formed by an ocean island of 43,650 km² (54 kilometres by 18 kilometres) and a small peninsula on the mainland, with 1,210 km². It is situated in southern Brazil between the parallels 27 20' and 27 51' latitude south and between the meridians 48 20' and 48 35' longitude west. Three bridges link the island to the continent but at the present Hercílio Luz Bridge, a landmark of the city, is closed for repairs. It is possible it will open in the future for pedestrians and cyclists. Recently Florianopolis has became one of the most popular destinations in Brazil for people who are looking for superb beaches, beautiful scenery, interesting culture and friendly people. It has also experienced a real estate boom, with Brazilians, especially from the states of São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul states, looking for a better quality of life away from the chaos of the big cities. It has currently has an a estimated population of 360,000 people.

The city of Florianopolis is quite modern, with shopping malls, chain and high-end restaurants and many glamorous nightclubs. The highway system serving the city is very good.



Sights and Activities


The northern beach resorts Jurerê, Daniela, Canasvieiras, Brava and Ingleses get very busy during the summer and there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and other conveniences for the tourist. Eastern beaches, like Joaquina, Mole and Moçambique are among the best surfing beaches and popular with young people. Beaches heading south include Campeche, Armação and Morro das Pedras, which are all very beautiful and also good for surfing. Isolated and unspoilt beaches, like Lagoinha do Leste and Naufragados can be found at the southern end of the island and can only be reached by trail. The Lagoa da Conceição lagoon is a famous natural attraction, and the centrepiece of the island - sports, cuisine and entertainment are first class! Peri lagoon is quieter and great for nature walks. The Lagoa da Conceição lagoon is relatively shallow, with high winds making it a world-class location for windsurfing.


Forts were constructed as early as 1739, the forts served to protect the city from possible Spanish attacks.

  • Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1742)
  • Fortaleza de Santo Antônio (1740)
  • Fortaleza Santana (1761)
  • Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa (1740)

Ribeirão da Ilha

Ribeirão da Ilha is about 36 kilometres from the center. This old district of Florianopolis is a testament to Azorean immigration. Its historic center, in Frequesia, has a plaza which contains the Igreja Nossa Senhora da Lapa do Ribeirão (church), and the Ethnological Museam which houses documents and relics from the region's history.

Other Sights and Activities

  • Catedral Metropolitana is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, located at Praça XV de Novembro.
  • Municipal Market was formerly used as the city market place, this market on Largo da Alfândega still holds some interesting sights.
  • Hercílio Luz Bridge is the postcard symbol of the city, inaugurated in 1926 linking the island to the mainland.
  • Lagoa da Conceição is a large beautiful lake in the center of the island.
  • Sambaqui
  • Ratones Island
  • Anhatomirim Island and its Fortaleza de Santa Cruz
  • Teatro Álvaro de Carvalho, rua Marechal Guilherme, nº 26. (near the Catedral Metropolitana), tel. 3028-8070 ou 3028-8071. In the center of the city, the Municipal Theater is an example of 1870's local architecture.
  • Teatro Ademir Rosa (Teatro do CIC) - Av. Irineu Bornhausen, 5600, tel. 3953-2300.
  • Velha Figueira - this 100+ year-old tree in Praça XV de Novembro is honored in the official municipal hymn of Florianopolis.



Events and Festivals

  • ASP World Tour, Association of Surfing Professionals (WCT) Florianópolis is the main location of the WCT, which classifies 50 competitors, among professionals and amateurs. The state of Santa Caterina is the only location in South America for this event.
  • RONMAN, hosted by Brazil Telecom, is a triathlon competition wich involves Open Swim (3.8 kilometres)/Bike (180 kilometres)/Run (42 kilometres), this event happens every year in the island of Florianopolis since 2001, and brings people from all over the wolrd, 1,450 athletes from many different countries. There are 26 seletive competitions in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. The Brasil Telecom IRONMAN is the Latin America one. The 50 best athletes will go to the IRONMAN Hawai, at the Kona island.




Florianópolis experiences a humid subtropical climate. The seasons of the year are distinct, with a well-defined summer and winter, and characteristic weather for fall and spring. Frost is infrequent, but occurs occasionally in the winter. Due to the proximity of the sea, the relative humidity of the atmosphere is 80% on average. On average of the maximum temperatures of the hottest month varies from 26 °C to 31 °C and on average of the minimum temperatures are from 7.5 °C to 12 °C. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -2 °C, in 1975.

Avg Max28 °C28.4 °C27.5 °C25.4 °C23 °C20.9 °C20.4 °C20.7 °C21.2 °C22.9 °C24.8 °C26.6 °C
Avg Min21.4 °C21.8 °C20.7 °C18.3 °C15.6 °C13.4 °C13.3 °C14 °C15.1 °C16.9 °C18.6 °C20.3 °C
Rainfall176.2 mm197.7 mm186.3 mm96.6 mm96.9 mm75.2 mm94.6 mm92.5 mm126.8 mm126 mm129.1 mm146.2 mm
Rain Days151515101099912131215



Getting There

By Plane

Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) - Av. Diomício Freitas, 3393. (48) 3331-4000 (fax:(48) 3331-4111), is located 12 kilometres from the city centre. Gol flies to/from Belo Horizonte, Buenos Aires, Chapecó, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, TAM offers roughly the same services, and flights to Campina. Several other airlines fly to mostly these destinations as well, and to a few other cities like Punta del Este, Montevideo and Santiago de Chile.

By Bus

Rodoviaria, Av. Paulo Fontes, 1101 (48) 3212-3100. In the city centre. It links Florianopolis City to the main Brazilian cities and to most of the cities in Santa Catarina state. The main bus companies operating in Florianopolis are Catarinense, Reunidas, Santo Anjo and Eucatur.
You can get to Florianopolis from Foz do Iguacu for R$115 to R$150. The night trip takes around 16 hours.

By Car




Getting Around

By Car

Most people in Florianopolis need a car to explore all the beaches and interesting spots. There are car rentals on the island but renting can be expensive as well, however it is well worthwhile since it makes exploring much simple and faster.

By Public Transport

From the city, dozens of buses go to all the beaches on the island. But the bus system has drawbacks since you now need to transfer at terminals to get around. The cost can be high as well and taking the bus can be very time consuming. There is an executive yellow bus that goes to centro from different beach cities and it is R4.50 each way and is direct.




  • Cirrus - This "per kg" restaurant offers fresh homemade food for a very affordable price. It is a restaurant where locals of Praia Mole and Praia da Barra usually have everyday lunch. Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday, from 11:30 am to 4:00pm.
  • Cachoeira - This restaurant is in the secluded village of Costa da Lagoa, a fishing village that you can only reach hiking or per boat. The tables are on a deck over the lake, from where you have a splendid view to the lake and to the green mountains that surround it.
  • Ostradamus - Located in Riberão da Ilha, the main pole producer of oysters in Brazil, Ostradamus offers more than twenty options for preparing oysters la carte, such as oysters with melting cheese and oysters with green seasonings (parsley, tomato and onion). On Thursday´s nights there´s an "Oyster Festival", when more than 30 different kinds of oysters are prepared, including oysters with ginger and lemon. The restaurant has a unique system of cleaning the oysters, including filtering water and application of ultraviolet radiation, to eliminate any possibility of contamination. For those who prefer other dishes, you can find fishes and shrimps as well. High season: Monday to Sunday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Low season: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm ; Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm.
  • Ponta das Caranhas - Located in front of Lagoa da Conceição, with tables around the garden and a beautiful view, the restaurant has a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. In Ponta das Caranha's garden there´s a small playground for the children as well, what makes it perfect for families. Monday to Sunday 11:00am - 12:00am.





Albergue do PirataRua Rozalia P. Ferreira 4973Hostel80
Backpackers Share House FloripaServido da Prainha, 29 Barra da LagoaHOSTEL89
Backpackers SunsetRodovia Jornailista Manoel Menezes, 631 Praia MoleHOSTEL85
Casa Brasil HostelRua Antonio da Silveira 130 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel-
Hi AdventureRua Sotero Jose Faria 610Hostel-
Hostel PortunholRua Armando Jos Afonso 65 Barra da LagoaHOSTEL84
Hostel/ Albergue Estrelas no MarPraia do Pantano do Sul Sul da IlhaHostel80
Residencial Sol e Mar de FloripaRua Antonio Heil, 212 CanasvieirasHOTEL-
Lagoa HostelR. Jose Henrique Veras, 469 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel79
Portolagoa StudioRua Laurindo Januário da Silveira, 5320 - Lagoa daApartment-
Pousada e Hostel AncoraRua Altamiro Barcelos dutra 337 Barra da lagoaHostel87
Pousada do AtobaServidão do Ipê 146 Praia do SantinhoGuesthouse95
Pousada dos CoraisCaminho das Índias,82 Barra da Lagoa, FlorianópolisGuesthouse91
Pousada Ilha MorenaRua da Leia 55 SantinhoHotel-
Pousada Mar do LesteRua Dorvalina Carolina Florindo, 37 Barra da LagoaHotel-
Pousada Pouso do MarujoRod. Joao Gulaberto Soares,17421 Barra da Lagoa SCGuesthouse84
Pousada Sítio dos TucanosEstrade Rosalia Paulina Ferreira, 2776Guesthouse-
Pousada Vila Tamarindo InnAv Campeche 1836Guesthouse-
Studio FormanaRod. J. Manoel de Menezes, 192, Florianópolis-SCGuesthouse84
Tucano House BackpackersRua das Araras,229 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel88
Barra Beach ClubServidao da Prainha, 122 Barra da LagoaHostel94
Retro HouseAv. Antonio Borges dos Santos n. 30 Armação-Pantano do SulHostel-
Submarino HostelTravessa Angela Chaves, 121 Lagoa da ConceioHOSTEL92
Janela de Marcia Bed and BreakfastRua Doutor Alfredo Daura Jorge, 131Guesthouse-
Floriparadise Backpackers HostelAv. Luiz Boiteux Piazza, 5076 - Cachoeira do Bom JHostel-
Chal GuarapuvuRua Joo Henrique Gonalves, 2015 Lagoa da ConceioGUESTHOUSE-
Pousada José Menino GuesthouseBarra da Lagoa beach Tomaz Ramos Street 112Guesthouse-
Hostel Way2goRua Rita Lourenco da Silveira, 139 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel91
Canto das PedrasRod. Baldicero Filomeno, 9690Guesthouse-
433 Backpacker HostelAv. Prefeito Acácio Garibaldi S Thiago, 433 - LagoHOSTEL-
Hotel Sao SebastiaoAv. Campeche, 1373Hotel-
Banana Beach Hostelservidao da prainha 20,FlorianopolisHOSTEL81
Pousada Quinta da MargemServ.Rafael da Rocha Linhares Jr 118 Barra da LagoaGUESTHOUSE-
Campeche HostelServidao Jaborandi, 482 CampecheHOSTEL86
Che Lagarto hostel FlorianopolisAv Prefeito Acacio Garibaldi S Thiago, 300HOSTEL73
Hibisco HostelRua Joao Antonio da Silveira 34Hostel86
Backpackers Rota do SolRua Henrique Veras do Nascimento, 255 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel-
Hostel Vila do Sol CampecheRua Servidao Paulo Vieira, 236 CampecheHOSTEL-
Pousada Natur CampecheServidao Familia Nunes,59 Praia do CampecheGUESTHOUSE-
Hotel Natur CampecheAv. Pequeno Príncipe, 2196Hotel-
HI Floripa Hostel Barra da LagoaRua Inelzir Bauer Bertoli, s/nº - Barra da LagoaHOSTEL86
Pousada Praia CampecheRua Lomba do Sabao, 175 CampecheGuesthouse-
HI Hostel CanasvieirasRua Dr Joao Oliveira, 517Hostel83
Hilltop FlorianopolisCaminho da Prainha Barra da LagoaHostel-
Recanto das JabuticabeirasRua Inario Joaquim da Silva, 86APARTMENT-
Moa BackpackersRua Altamiro Barcelos Dutra,1124 Barra da LagoaHostel88
Gold Coast Hostel FlorianopolisR. Vereador Osni Ortiga, 213 Lagoa da ConceicaoGuesthouse85
The View HostelJornalista Manoel de Menezes, 774 Praia MoleHOSTEL85
Panorama Hostel EcoBackpackersRua Joo Pacheco da Costa, 640 Lagoa da ConceioHOSTEL88
GreenHouse HostelPau de Canela, 450 Campeche - Rio TavaresHostel88
Floripa Surf Camp HostelAv: Das Rendeiras n 636 Lagoa da ConceicaoHostel84
Macacos HouseRua Nelson L Santos, 500 - Vargem GrandeHOSTEL-
Floripa Home HostelManoel Jorge de Oliveira,95 FORTALEZA da Barra Barra da LagoaHostel-
Floripa Surf HostelRua Carijos do Sul, 190 Servidao Ieda Maria Luz da CostaHOSTEL87
HI Floripa Hostel CentroRua Duarte Schuttel, 227, Centro, Florianopolis SCHOSTEL83
Otter HostelEstrada Geral da Lagoa do Peri, S/N Armacao do Pantano do SulHOSTEL-
Hostel Energia da LagoaAvenida das Rendeiras, 1118HOSTEL-
Sunhouse BackpackersRua Altenor Vieira 377 Lagoa da ConceicaoHOSTEL-
Hostel Energia da Barra36 Servidão da PrainhaHostel-
Pousada TonaPraiaSrv. do Cravo Branco,333GUESTHOUSE-
Moa Backpackers - CampecheRua Caminho do Engenho (Julia Maria da Rocha) N° 4 - Campeche - Rio TavaresHOSTEL86
Floripa Surf Camp e HostelAv. das rendeiras 636 florianopolis Santa catarinaHostel-
Castelmar HotelRua Felipe Schmidt, 1260HOTEL-
Bagus Beach HostelSrv. Recando das Araponga 328, CampecheHOSTEL-
Brisamar Suite HotelAv Mar. Max Schramm, 3888HOTEL-
Bells Company Hostel - The PubstelAv.Antônio Borges dos Santos, 737 - Praia da ArmacaoHOSTEL-
Sarau HostelR. Sabino Anisio da Silveira, 450 CampecheHOSTEL-
Garapuvu HostelRua Vereador Osni Ortiga 3010, casa 3HOSTEL85
Pousada UtopiaRua Apostolo Pascoal, 941 CanasvieirasGUESTHOUSE-
Romanticos Chales Ponta das CanasAv Luiz Boiteux Piazza, 5880 North of IslandGUESTHOUSE-
Pousada Aconchego da MagiaRua Servidao da Magia, 22 Porto da LagoaGUESTHOUSE-
Pousada Lagoa do SolAv das Rendeiras, 1046GUESTHOUSE-
Floripa KeyServidao Odorico Miguel da Costa, 94, CampecheGUESTHOUSE-
Encanto da BarraServidao da Prainha, 54 Barra da LagoaAPARTMENT-
Sunset Strip ResortServidão da Prainha 300APARTMENT-
Green Mountain PousadaServ. Tomaz Jose Oliveira, 2 Rio VermelhoGUESTHOUSE-
Casa dos Acores Cama e CafeRua Laudelino Prazeres de Oliveira, 272 AcoresHOSTEL-
Pousada Recanto dos ArtistasServidao Joao Manoel Vieira, 200GUESTHOUSE-
KaraguashouseSrv. Sotero Jose Farias, 240GUESTHOUSE-




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