Palhoça Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and lush green hills.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal town with a beach, clear blue waters, and distant mountains.

Our guide on where to stay in Palhoça

Find the best Palhoça areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Palhoça
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Guarda do Embau

Travellers like the beaches in Guarda do Embau, and Praia da Guarda is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Pinheira

Travellers like the beaches in Pinheira, and Praia de Cima is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a forested hill.

Ponta do Papagaio

Travellers like the beaches in Ponta do Papagaio, and Praia do Sonho is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Palhoca Centro

While Palhoca Centro isn't home to many top sights, Shopping ViaCatarina and Praia do Tomé are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pacheco

While Pacheco may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia do Tomé and Shopping ViaCatarina.

Firenze Business Hotel

Firenze Business Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Atilio Pagani 300 Palhoça SC
The price is NZ$114 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$114
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palhoça. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato Silveira are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Great property, wonderful breakfast, and excellent location"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Firenze Business Hotel
Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

3 out of 5
R. dos Cardeais, 222 Palhoça SC
The price is NZ$111 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$111
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Palhoça. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato Silveira are ...
Flat Pedra Branca Hotel
Pousada guarda beach house

Pousada guarda beach house

3 out of 5
Rua do cumbata Palhoca Santa catarina
The price is NZ$214 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$214
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Palhoça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Morro da Guarda do Embau and Prainha do Joaquim Martins ...
Pousada guarda beach house
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Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

3 out of 5
R. dos Cardeais, 222 Palhoça SC
Stay at this aparthotel in Palhoça. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato Silveira are ...
Flat Pedra Branca Hotel
Atrium Studios by Xtay

Atrium Studios by Xtay

3 out of 5
R. Jair Hamms 38 Palhoça SC
Stay at this apartment in Palhoça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Photos don’t do justice to xtay .It was a spotless building with luxury finishings and everything was automated .However if I had any questions I could contact them via chat and they would always respond kindly and fast .The room was gorgeous .Everything was thought of and it was very clean .Very ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Atrium Studios by Xtay
The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa

The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa

3 out of 5
Rua Felipe Schmidt, 1320 Florianópolis SC
Stay at this apartment in Florianópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Luz Square and Fort Santana are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Wonderful location!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa
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Stay near popular Palhoça attractions

Praia do Sonho

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Sonho during your travels in Palhoça? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Activities

Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque

Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque

NZ$58
per adult
Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque
Tree climbing among the araucarias

Tree climbing among the araucarias

NZ$27
per adult
Tree climbing among the araucarias
The time to breathe! Yes, turtles need to breathe out of the water!

Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

NZ$119
per adult
Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha
Florianopolis City Tour

Florianopolis City Tour

NZ$52
per adult
Florianopolis City Tour
Florianópolis city tour

Florianópolis city tour (full day)

NZ$37
per adult
Florianópolis city tour (full day)
Round-trip transportation from Florianópolis to Beto Carrero World

Round-trip transportation from Florianópolis to Beto Carrero World

NZ$48
per adult
Round-trip transportation from Florianópolis to Beto Carrero World
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Cities near Palhoça

A coastal town with colorful houses, a clear blue sky, and a calm harbor with boats.

Florianópolis

A beach with people, a red umbrella, and waves.

Paulo Lopes

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