Santa Catarina Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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

Where to stay in Santa Catarina Island

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

Florianópolis Centro

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Campeche
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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 which includes 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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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.

Ingleses Centro
Rede Andrade Cecomtur
Rede Andrade Cecomtur
3 out of 5
Rua Arcipreste Paiva, 107 Centro, Florianópolis, SC
The price is AU$95 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$95
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is good."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Rede Andrade Cecomtur
ibis Florianopolis
ibis Florianopolis
3 out of 5
Avenida Rio Branco 37, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
The price is AU$118 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Top Market Floripa and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great checkin. Friendly staff. Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

ibis Florianopolis
Bewiki
Bewiki
3 out of 5
Rua Hermann Blumenau, 110, Florianópolis, SC
The price is AU$107 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Joaquina Beach and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
"It was clean and modern. Great location to parks and restaurants."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Bewiki
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Bossa Jurerê Hotel
Bossa Jurerê Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Jorge Cherem, 184, Jurere, Florianópolis, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Canasvieiras Beach and Jurere Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Aconchegante e de bom gosto
"O atendimento é espetacular, desde as meninas que auxiliam nos quartos, ate a recepção. O cafe é servido a uma curta caminhada do hotel, mas que se transforma em um espetacular cafe com uma vista fenomenal da praia! Tudo estava bem limpinho e organizado. So duas coisas a comentar, as toalhas sao ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2023

Bossa Jurerê Hotel
UNIQUO
UNIQUO
4 out of 5
Rua Irmão Calixto, 31, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Joaquina Beach and Mole Beach are ...
UNIQUO
San Diego Apart Hotel
San Diego Apart Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua João de Oliveira, 650, Canasvieiras, Florianópolis
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Popular attractions Canasvieiras Beach and Jurere Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Bom custo x benefício.
"A estadia foi boa. Café da manhã bom, funcionários simpáticos. Bom chuveiro e boa cama, o necessário para uma boa hospedagem. Só a Internet wifi que é muito ruim, caía o tempo inteiro (reportei aos funcionários, mas mesmo assim não teve solução durante a hospedagem). No mais, valeu a pena o custo ..."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

San Diego Apart Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Matadeiro Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach as well as an individual male

Matadeiro Beach

Strong waves, nature trails, a sea grotto and a scenic setting attract visitors to this remote beach location.

Matadeiro Beach
Hercilio Luz Bridge showing a bridge

Hercilio Luz Bridge

A colossal bridge that connects the city to the mainland is an impressive sight by day and by night.

Hercilio Luz Bridge
Public Market showing interior views and shopping as well as a large group of people

Public Market

Shop for fresh fish catches of the day and traditional handcrafts at a busy marketplace inside an old colonial building.

Public Market
Joaquina Dunes

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.

Joaquina Dunes
Tamar Project featuring marine life and zoo animals

Tamar Project

Watch turtles swimming and discover how the injured animals are cared for at this rehabilitation center by the ocean.

Tamar Project
Barra da Lagoa Lighthouse

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.

Barra da Lagoa Lighthouse

Activities

Serra Catarinense

Tour Serra Catarinense

AU$384
per adult
Tour Serra Catarinense
Jumping of the Cubatão River.

Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis

AU$42
per adult
Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis
The time to breathe! Yes, turtles need to breathe out of the water!

Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

AU$77
per adult
Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha
Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour

Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour

AU$41
per adult
Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour
Train Station

Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa

AU$42
per adult
Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa
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Tree climbing among the araucarias

AU$38
per adult
Tree climbing among the araucarias
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Cities near Santa Catarina Island

Barra da Lagoa Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Florianópolis