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Florianopolis is the main city on both the mainland and Ilha de Santa Catarina (Island) which is 18 km long and has 42 beaches. There are over 30 islands in the group
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Mid range
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AKA -
Floripa / Island of Magic
About -
Fly to Florianopolis and spend a week exploring the city and the rest of the island. The island is surrounded by wonderful beaches.
The north is calm and well developed.
The south is wild and unpopulated with rainforests and cliffs. It has pine forests, mountains, lagoons and sand dunes.
The centre of the island has a hippy vibe.
Florianopolis is the capital of Santa Catarina state (One of the most beautiful in Brazil) and the 2nd largest city.
This is an island with the LOT.
Go -
It is a year round destination but you can expect rain anytime of the year as well.
Summer is December to March when it is warm and humid and it is also the high season where costs can be 40% more.
October to early December is a good time. Christmas to Carnival is a good time to party. March to April is also good.
Winter has the best surf - June to September - and whales
Airports -
Florianopolis Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) -
Connects directly to Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
Ferry -
The Island is connected to the mainland by 3 bridges
There are various boat cruises you can do from the Island
Stay -
Spend a few nights in Centro (Town)
Excellent location downtown for nightlife, bar
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and a few on the beach at Canasvieiras
Best location in town on the beachfront with a beachside infinity swimming pool, jacuzzi and solarium on the roof, restaurant and bar, good breakfast included
Hotel Monteiro Canasvieiras **** -
Beachfront with free beach service, spa and wellness centre, good breakfast included
Great beachfront location with outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, good breakfast included
Features -
Unlimited beauty, activities, dining and nightlife opportunities
Over the years the island has seen arrivals by Itarare and Tupi Gurani Indians, Portuguese (From the Azores), Germans and Italians.
They have been joined by Africans, Austrians, Norwegians, Hungarians, Letter, Japanese, Syrians, Lebanese, Poles, Russians and Ukrainians so it's quite the multi-cultural mix.
The first bridge to the mainland was completed in 1926
· See -
a mini version of Santa Catarina Island
Surfing Beach
for food, clothes and handicrafts
Forts, Theatres
There are about 100 beaches
in the whole area
June - October
· Do -
Hire a Car or Scooter to explore the island and do day trips on the mainland. There is a bus system and taxis on the island
and island hopping
Go Surfing / Kite Surfing / Wind surfing / Skinny dipping / Mountain Biking / Trekking / Canyoneering / Rappelling / Cascading / Zip Lining / Parachuting / Fishing / Rafting / Canoeing / Hang Gliding / Gliding / Sailing
Canopy Tours / Sand Boarding
DIY daytrip to Balneario Camboriu (the poor man's Rio) - hire a car or scooter and it's 85km north
· Highlights -
Watersports, dining and nightlife at the Lagoon
Eat -
lots of fresh seafood as well as Brazilian and European
Small fishing community only accessible by boat with countless seafood restaurants
for wonderful oysters and seafood out over the water
Drink -
Florianopolis was named the Party destination of the year by the New York Times. (see below) There are plenty of beach bars, bars and clubs around the island. Lots of live music and DJ's in the clubs. It was also named as the friendliest city in the world.
Visit a Cachaca distillery.
It is up past Balneario Camboriu so you could combine the two. Or find one closer.
Sundowners -
Find a nice Beach Bar facing west
with the bridge in the background
is popular at sunset
for the views and the food
Books & Beers -
Specialties -
Oysters / Octopus / Fish Stew / Seafood Platter
Famous -
It was named as the best place to live in Brazil and the best place to Party in Latin America
· Festivals -
Including the Gay Pride Parade
Feast of the Oyster and Azorean Culture, over 100 seafood based dishes
Extra -
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