Boat trips

Various beaches, bays and islands, make the boat trips an obligatory activity for the ones visiting Floripa. We count with a great range of partners that do this sort of trips. You can go to the Baía dos Golfinhos (Dolphins' Bay) or visit the beautiful Forte de Anhatomirim. Still, you can go for a ride around the island, just to admire our beauties from another angle. Another unlosable trip is to visit the Ilha do Campeche - under governmental trust by the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (Iphan) - as a Historical and Ecological Patrimony of the Nation.
There you can find archeological sites, with over a hundred "rupestre" inscriptions, watch the coatis and the monkeys, always present in great number. Other options of boat trips are in the Lagoa da Conceição and Canto da Lagoa, both of them with stops for lunch in typical restaurants (sea food).

Scuba Diving

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You can practice Scuba Diving during the whole year in Florianópolis. During the summer the average temperature is about 22 degrees Celsius, with a visibility of 10 to 25 meters, on the North of the Island. During the summer we can also see the presence of shoals of sea bass, "manjubas" and sword-fishes. During the winter, the mullets (taínhas) are the great attraction. During this season is when the "Franca-Whales" show up at the beaches of the island to feed their babies. The best place for Scuba-Diving is at Ilha do Arvoredo, one of the three marine biological reserves of Brazil (the other two are Abrolhos, in Bahia and Fernando de Noronha, in Pernambuco), it is 11 km from the Island of Santa Catarina.

 As in the diving as in the scuba diving is possible to marvel at the natural beauties of the submarine world. Other places for diving are: Ilha Deserta, Ilha dos Moleques, Ilhas das Irmãs, Ilha do Campeche, Ilha Mata-Fome and Ilha Dazaranhas. Look for our advice to check the offered options for the practice of this sport.

Nautical Sports

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Windsurf, kite surf, wakeboard, sailing, aquaplaning, jet-ski, banana boats, are the most practiced sports at the beaches in Floripa. The waters and the winds of Jurerê present the perfect conditions for the practice of these sports. It is not necessary to bring your own equipment. You can rent by the beach.

Paragliding

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Do you want to find out why the birds sing?

At Praia Brava and at Lagoa da Conceição you are able to do single (if you are qualified) or double jumps and have a panoramic view of the island. Being it in the morning or in the afternoon, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Sandboard

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To slide over sand dunes making radical maneuvers on a board. This is the sand board, a sport that mixes the maneuvers of the surf, skate and snowboard, providing a lot of adrenaline for the practitioner. The mixing of all this ingredients, make the sand board a great option for the lovers of adventure. This sport was born in Brazil and it is relatively new: it was invented in 1986, in Florianópolis.

The idea came up from some surfers that wanted something to do when the waves were not good for the practice of surf. In the beginning, the practitioners used pieces of broken surf boards, wood and even cardboard to slide down the dunes. Nowadays, the boards of the sand board are very similar to the ones of snowboard and there are some made with carbon fiber, the most advanced material on the market. In Floripa, the sand board can be practiced in the dunes of Joaquina and Santinho. The Joaquina is most recommended because of the facility to find rental equipment. 

Surf

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Florianópolis is a privileged place for the practice of surf. It is possible to surf everyday, since the uneven coast of the Island of Santa Catarina promotes waves in different conditions of waving. The waving that brings the best conditions for the surf is the East one. The best beaches for surfing are: North: Brava e Santinho. East: Joaquina, Mole, Moçambique e Galheta. South: Campeche, Morro das Pedras, Matadeiro, Lagoinha do Leste and Naufragados.

The beaches of Lagoinha do Leste and Naufragados still have the extra attraction of the trails to get to those beaches. The potential that the Island presents for the practice of surf has been recognized by the surfers and event organizers, being the Island the host of three stages of World Championships. One of the World Championship Tour (WCT), first division of the world surf, and two of the World Qualifying Series (WQS), division of access for the WCT.

Walks, Trekking, Mountain-Bike and Trails 

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Uncountable are the options for the ones who wish to walk or ride on a bicycle through the woods. There are over 20 trails full of astonishing views. Florianópolis is an excellent place for the practice of Mountain-Biking and Trailing. The degrees of difficulty vary according to the trail. The beginners may opt for the ones with less difficulty and duration. For the most experienced there are many options. If you wish to make a trail, ask for information at the reception and we will help you to choose the ideal one according to your profile.

Fishing

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For beach fishing we recommend the beaches of Daniela, Jurerê, Canasvieiras, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, Ponta das Canas, Lagoinha, Brava, Ingleses and Santinho. In this places the predominant species of fish are: "Papa Terra", "Carapicú", "Corcoroca" and "Marimbau".

The recommended baits for this fishes are shrimps and the sandworm, with small and thin hooks. For catching bigger fishes, the fishing must be done in the "costões" (unprotected coast without inlets) at the beaches mentioned above, during the night with natural baits and during the morning or evening with artificial baits. The predominant species are the Sea Bass, Anchovy, "Borriquete", "Sargo" and Grouper, and the most fished with artificial baits are the Sea Bass and the Grouper. During the whole summer the Sea Basses show up in the "costões" in great quantity. They are captured at dawn or at nightfall with artificial baits or during the night (preferably in the moonlight and at ebb tide) with natural baits. Its favorite bait is the "corrupto". The Sea Bass is easily found near the rocks, being unnecessary long throws.  

It is possible to find oceanic fishing. For that it is necessary to hire a company that promotes this service. For more information, contact us. (Source: adapted from Guia Floripa) 

Shopping

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For the ones who want to go shopping, the suggestions are: Beira-Mar Shopping, Shopping Iguatemi and Floripa Shopping. For those who enjoy local handiwork the best options are the Santo Antonio de Lisboa street market on Sundays and the shops in downtown at Lagoa da Conceição and Avenida das Rendeiras. For the ones looking for low price the best options are the Felipe Schimidt Street and municipal "camelódromo". On the North of the Island the options are the Open Shopping in Jurerê Internacional, the shops in Canasvieiras and Ingleses.

Rafting, Climbing e Rappel

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The rappel is a technique of descending derived from the alpinism, used for the exploration of grots and caves and in rescues. However, more and more it has been practiced as a radical sport, being on walls specially developed for this sport, called indoor modality, or in waterfalls, caves and rock walls. Climbing is a very well know and practiced sport in years and in many different parts of the world. In Florianópolis the natural rocks make the practice of this sport even more usual.

As the trails are located in an area of Mata Atlântica, they end up having and educational / ecological character, motivating the preservation of the fauna and flora of the region. Besides that, they always offer great panoramic views and not rarely end up in a sea bathing.

Rafting is a radical sport that is characterized by descending river rapids on an inflatable boat. The practitioners form teams, that usually have from 5 to 8 people, with the aim to overcome the natural obstacles of the circuit, like rocks, river rapids and waterfalls. Santo Amaro is the closest place from the capital for the practice of this sport. It is 30 Km distant from Florianópolis, the area is washed by the River Cubatão do Sul. This river limits the Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro to the north and has around 20 Km of circuit for rafting. (Levels of difficulty between I and IV) (Source: Guia Floripa)
 

Beto Carreiro World

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Beto Carrero World is the biggest thematic park of Latin America. It has 10 million square meters of a lot of happiness and fun. The attractions make from this park one of the biggest leisure centers of the whole world. It is located at the Armação Beach, town of Penha, Santa Catarina, in an area of 14 million square meters, where 1.5 million are already being used by the park. Cine Mademotion, Montanha Russa, Elevador, Tchibum!!! Teleférico are the most wanted attractions. The shows are scheduled: África Misteriosa, Águas Dançantes, Animal Actors, Circo Mundo Mágico, Excalibur, West Selvagem. The park also offers a great área with many sorts of food.

Bars, Parties and Nightclubs

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Floripa is not just about natural beauties. For those who like parting, there are many alternatives. From bars with live music to nightclubs, Floripa promotes a lot of fun for all the tastes. Suggestions for nightclubs: Confraria das Artes, El Divino Lounge, El Divino Beach, KM7, Latitude 27 and John Bull Pub. Suggestions of bars: Manezinho, Boteco da Ilha, Cachaçaria, Armazém Vieira, Emporium Bocaiúva, Casa do Chico, Bate Ponto, Chão Batido, El Mexicano and Vecchio Giorgio. Contact us to find out more information about bars and nightclubs. For information on Restaurants check Gastronomia.