Florianopolis
Top Places to Visit
Praia Naufragados
Florianopolis and the Island of Santa Catarina are famous in Brazil as areas of colonization by Azorean immigrants in the 18th century, and indeed, their ... more
Praia Mole
For the young and muscular, Praia Mole's the place to be. Crowding the beach in bikinis and Speedos, Floripa's cool kids flock here to mingle and surf. It might... more
Praia Dos Ingleses
Florianopolis is a major destination not only for Brazilians, but for their South American counterparts -- Argentinians, Uruguayans, and Chileans (among others... more
Velha Figueira
Velha Figueira - This 100+ year-old tree in Praça XV de Novembro is honored in the official municipal hymn of Florianopolis.
Teatro Ademir Rosa (teatro Do Cic)
Teatro Ademir Rosa (Teatro do CIC), Av. Irineu Bornhausen, 5600, tel. +55 48 3953-2300.
Top Places to Eat
Mein Haus Churrascaria
Mein Haus Churrascaria, Rua Papa Joao XXII, 25 - Campinas - São José, tel. +55 48 3241-4739. It is further across the bridge but worth the effort. The ... more
Forneria E Pizzaria Via Cappella
Tucked into the quiet neighborhood of Campeche, this is a true family-style pizzeria. Two brothers run the operation and named it Via Capella in honor of ... more
Ostradamus
Ostradamus is one of the more upscale oyster restaurants on this part of the island. This large waterfront restaurant serves up bivalves in a variety of ... more
Bar Do Arante
Bar do Arante, Praia do Pântano, in the south of the island. Tel: +55 48 3237-7022. Interesting restaurant where the custom is for customers to hang slips of ... more
Hong Ju - Restaurant Vegetariano
Phone: ☎ 3234 8172
Hong Ju - Restaurant Vegetariano, Rua Deputado Antonio Edu Vieira 750 - 784, ☎ 3234 8172. 11:30 - 14:30. good inexpensive vegetarian all you can eat lunch menue... more
Bianco Lounge Restaurant
According to its owners, "Bianco offers contemporary Italian culinary experience that brings together the classic flavors of Italy in a seductive presentation ... more
Top Shopping Places
Floripa Shopping
Floripa Shopping, SC 401, tel. +55 48 3331-1000, [11]. New shopping center with 160 shops and 8 movie screens.
Shopping Itaguaçu
Shopping Itaguaçu, Rua Geroncio Thives, 1079 - Barreiros, tel. 0800 480055, [10]. The oldest shopping mall in the state, opened in 1982. In neighboring São José... more
Shopping Beiramar
Shopping Beiramar, Rua Bocaiúva (Centro, parallel with Av. Rubens de Arruda Ramos, better known as Av. Beiramar Norte), tel. +55 48 3223-6425, [9]. Around 200 ...
Iguatemi Florianópolis
Iguatemi Florianópolis, Av. Beiramar, at the corner with Av. Madre Benvenuta, tel. +55 48 3231 4900 - Bairro Santa Mônica, [12]. 200 shops and 7 movie screens. ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Pacha
Pacha, SC 402 - Rod. Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho, Km 1 - Jurerê Internacional, tel. +55 48 3282-2054.
The Week International Florianópolis
The Week International Florianópolis, Hotel Praia Mole Eco Village - Rodovia Manoel de Menezes, 2001 - Lagoa - Florianópolis-SC, [26]. Primarily a gay club, The... more
El Divino Lounge
El Divino Lounge, Rua Almirante Lamego, 1147 - Centro, tel. +55 48 3225-1266.
Sins Pub
Sins Pub, Rua Tiradentes, 143. A nice gay/lesbian bar downtown, free entrance.
Top Activity Places
Windsurfing
Windsurfing at Lagoa da Conceição
Sandboarding
Sandboarding at Joaquina
Lagoa Da Conceicao
Not only the geographical center of Florianopolis, the banks of the Lagoa da Conceicao are in many ways also the island's cultural heart. A mix of beaches, ... more
Scuba-diving
Scuba-Diving at Praia Mole, Praia do Santinho, Praia dos Ingleses
Florianopolis Boat Tour
A popular way to spend your day on the island of Florianopolis is to go around it in a "scuna" (traditional schooner). Typically lasting five to seven hours, ... more
Paragliding
Paragliding at Barra da Lagoa, Lagoa da Conceição