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Florianopolis

Florianopolis (Brazil)

Practical information about Florianopolis

  • Family
  • Relaxation
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  • Beach / Seaside Resort
  • Island
  • Lake
  • Festivals
  • Music
  • Off the beaten track
4 / 5 - 3 reviews
How to get there
2hrs by plane from Sao Paulo
When to go
From November to April
Minimum stay
3 to 5 days

Reviews of Florianopolis

Ariadne M Travel writer
37 travel articles

Florianópolis(Floripa to those who know it well), is a town situated in southern Brazil; lively, well organised, clean, with great beaches. A well known surfing spot, the town's also famous for its buzzing nightlife.

My suggestion:
Hire a car if you want to make the most of the beaches and surrounding villages - Blumenau, Jurêrê amongst others.
Summary:

Built on an isle and named after one of Brazil's first Presidents, Floripa is a popular destination for both Brazlians and foreigners alike.

Floripa attracts surfers, sun-seekers who love beaches and those wanting to enjoy its night life.. The Lagoa da Conceição, the town's lagoon, is one the region's best known water sports centers. So time to get your boards out! Don't hesitate to hire a car to go to the beaches, some of which are isolated; it's not always necessary but it makes life easier.

I really liked Florianópolis's glitzy Jurêrê Internacional, beach, but if you're on tight budget, give it a miss. All in all an enjoyable destination during a vacation in Brazil.

View from high up in Florianópolis
Cathy Trichet Travel writer
45 travel articles

Florianopolis is the capital of Santa Catarina State and sits on an island that is 58km long and 18km wide.

My suggestion:
Florianopolis is an enjoyable place and it's worth staying a while. You won't regret paying it a visit.
Summary:

Founded in 1726, during the whale hunting era when immigrants from the Açores settled here, Florianopolis is a small, prosperous town with 300,000 habitants. This stopover was also the </g1 final part of mytrip to Brazil.

We arrived during Christmas and the town was in full, festive swing. The streets were decorated and buzzing with activity. They even had a Nativity scene. We toured the fish market that had shelves stacked with huge anchovies, salmon, triggerfish, grouper and turbot. Oh, and prawns ranging in size from shrimp to tiger, lagoon oysters...It had been a long since I'd seen such an impressive market. We bought treats for Christmas and, with all the amazing shellfish here, we put oysters on our yuletide menu.

We randomly strolled around the streets. We found numerous museums and a cultural center. And then, of course, there were the tempting beaches - which we couldn't resist!

Nativity scene at Florianopolis
Caroline Gourmaud Travel writer
221 travel articles

Florianopolis is a seaside resort in Brazil located on the Brazilian continent and on the Santa Catarina Island.

My suggestion:
For a lovely view of the town of Florianopolis, head to the Mirador of Lagoa do Conceiçao. 
Summary:

"Brasil decime que se siente... Tener tu papa en tu casa..." (translation : "Brazil, tell me what is means to you to have your dad in the house").

That is the small "friendly" song that my Argentine friends sang at the top of their voices in our Brazilian hotels throughout our trip to Florianopolis or Floripa, for the locals. And yes, the Argentine/Brazilian rivalries were aggravated, not least the World Cup...

I really enjoyed this piece of heaven made in Brazil, it must be said that in Argentina, we sorely lack beaches! Among my favourites: the Mozambique beach and its completely white sand; the fishing village of Barra da Lagoa; the Mirador of Lagoa do Conceiçao for a splendid view of the city; the Praia Joaquina for the sandboard and the praia Armaçao famous for its whale population.

I must admit that our holiday in Brazil wasn't very cultural but I loved this small natural peace haven despite not being very touristic.

Florianopolis