What to do in Santa Catarina Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Matadeiro Beach featuring landscape views and general coastal views
Barra da Lagoa Beach which includes a beach, boating and landscape views
Barra da Lagoa Beach showing a river or creek
Matadeiro Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach as well as an individual male
Matadeiro Beach showing a sandy beach and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Places to Visit in Santa Catarina Island

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Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Catarina Island

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What to do in Santa Catarina Island


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Explore areas of Santa Catarina Island

Public Market showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Florianópolis Centro

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Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Public Market and Beiramar Shopping Center.

Florianópolis Centro
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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.

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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.

Lagoa da Conceicao
Tamar Project featuring zoo animals

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.

Barra da Lagoa
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Ingleses Norte

Travellers like the beaches in Ingleses Norte, and Ingleses Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ingleses Norte
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Trindade

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Trindade. You might want to make time for a stop at Morro da Cruz or UFSC Planetarium.

Trindade

 

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Day trip destinations from Santa Catarina Island