Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by all the rules of the homeland (tortellini al ragù would certainly raise Emilia-Romagnan eyebrows), his pappardelle with lamb ragù and seafood spaghettini are definitely palette pleasers.
Find it in Ponta das Canas, 3.5km south of Praia Brava.
17.79 MILES
The 3.5km Praia do Campeche is one of Floripa's five-star beaches, an absolute stunner of sun-kissed perfection with wind conditions lending themselves to…
29.78 MILES
Camboriú's pride and joy is this six-hectare urban reserve. In addition to 500m of walking trails, the real coup is the amusements, which are sold…
Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina
15.18 MILES
Formerly the colonial governor’s palace, this gorgeous must-see building has ornate parquet floors and extravagant 19th-century ceilings.
13.77 MILES
The postcard view of Lagoa da Conceição awaits at this must-stop lookout, which frames both sides of the lagoon, the dunes of Joaquina and beyond.
13.44 MILES
This is one of the East Island's best and most secluded beaches. It's hidden from SC-406 and accessed by a small trail. The northern end is very popular…
4.8 MILES
Santinho is the north island’s best surfing beach, acclaimed for its consistent waves and uncrowded conditions.
Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri
22.56 MILES
Lesser known and less visited than Lagoa da Conceição, Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri has wonderful opportunities for swimming and hiking (as well as…
15.29 MILES
Floripa's historic public market bolted out of a huge refurbishment in 2015 with an improved look. It houses numerous bars and restaurants in addition to…
0.83 MILES
Praia Brava is a pretty patch of sand bordered by upscale condominiums some 400m back from the beach. It has wilder waves that attracts a steady stream of…
1.23 MILES
In the extreme north of the island, pretty Praia da Lagoinha is still home to a traditional fishing colony and calm, shallow seas that form an elongated…
3.04 MILES
Once among the island’s finest beaches, Praia dos Ingleses has suffered from its popularity. It’s now crowded with high-rise hotels and overpriced…
4.8 MILES
Santinho is the north island’s best surfing beach, acclaimed for its consistent waves and uncrowded conditions.
11.37 MILES
Kids get a kick out of Brazil's non-profit sea turtle conservation organization, which features five tanks. Feedings (3:30pm) and baths (weekend mornings)…
13.44 MILES
This is one of the East Island's best and most secluded beaches. It's hidden from SC-406 and accessed by a small trail. The northern end is very popular…
7. Mirante da Lagoa da Conceição
13.77 MILES
The postcard view of Lagoa da Conceição awaits at this must-stop lookout, which frames both sides of the lagoon, the dunes of Joaquina and beyond.
15.05 MILES
The best-preserved colonial church, Igreja de NS do Rosário, sits picturesquely atop the steps at Rua Trajano.