Santa Catarina Island Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Santa Catarina Island
Florianópolis Centro
Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Public Market and Beiramar Shopping Center.
Campeche
Campeche is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Praia do Campeche and Morro das Pedras Beach.
Lagoa da Conceicao
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Lagoa da Conceicao. You might want to make time for a stop at Joaquina Dunes or Mole Beach.
Barra da Lagoa
You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Barra da Lagoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Tamar Project or Barra da Lagoa Beach.
Ingleses Norte
Travellers like the beaches in Ingleses Norte, and Ingleses Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ingleses Centro
Unique features of Ingleses Centro include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Ingleses Beach or Barra Norte Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
ibis Florianopolis
Staff helped me reheat my food in the middle of the night.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Porto da Ilha
Great service and food. Cards had some issues but they fixed it quickly. I used the gym access as well and it was alright. Overall good stay.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Costao do Santinho Resort - All Inclusive
Absolutely amazing staff, delicious and fresh food, beautiful and spacious accommodations. The kids club and the activities were amazing. I unfortunately got hurt while at the resort (no fault of the hotel) but they were so amazing the life guards took amazing immediate care and the hotel had me ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Cannes Club by Viva - Residence a 200m da praia | Ingleses do Rio Vermelho
It was a great stay. I would book it again.
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2023
Fuji By Xtay Florianópolis
Rooms were clean and well furnished. Staff works through an app you can download to communicate. No front desk. Views were fantastic. Very safe with security systems. 10/10 will book with Xtay every chance I get.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
AZZA Smart Stay
The place was very beautiful and clean, and the service was excellent. The only detail is that the location isn’t well signposted, so it was a bit difficult to find the name of the place. Other than that, it’s a very pleasant place to stay.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
Public Market
Shop for fresh fish catches of the day and traditional handcrafts at a busy marketplace inside an old colonial building.
Joaquina Dunes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Joaquina Dunes during your travels in Florianópolis. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Hercilio Luz Bridge
A colossal bridge that connects the city to the mainland is an impressive sight by day and by night.
Matadeiro Beach
Strong waves, nature trails, a sea grotto and a scenic setting attract visitors to this remote beach location.
Tamar Project
Watch turtles swimming and discover how the injured animals are cared for at this rehabilitation center by the ocean.
Barra da Lagoa Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Florianópolis when you take a trip to Barra da Lagoa Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
BIKE AND MT BIKE RENTAL – Praia do Rosa and Region
Sphinx Trail - Natural Pools and Rock Inscriptions
Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa
Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis
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- Visit Barra da Lagoa
- Visit Saco dos Limões
- Visit Mariscal
- Visit Praia Comprida
- Visit Calemba
- Visit Monte Cristo
- Visit Coqueiros
- Visit Rio Tavares
- Visit Tijucas
- Visit Campeche
- Visit Pantano do Sul
- Visit Lagoa da Conceicao
- Visit Palhoça
- Visit Garopaba
- Visit Florianópolis
- Visit Serraria
- Visit Pedrita
- Visit Itacorubi
- Visit Paulo Lopes
- Visit Carianos
- Santinho Beach
- Ingleses Beach
- Florianópolis Holidays
- Galheta Beach
- San José da Ponta Grossa Fort
- Morro das Pedras Beach
- Cubatao River
- Daniela Beach
- Hercilio Luz Bridge
- Floripa Shopping Center
- Saquinho Beach
- Ponta das Canas Beach
- Shopping Itaguaçu
- Mole Beach
- Barra da Lagoa Beach
- Joaquina Beach
