Florianópolis walking tour & city guide
An island of beaches, lagoons and surf.
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Florianópolis, known as Floripa, is a city mostly on an island in southern Brazil, with more than 40 beaches, lagoons, dunes and green hills. It is popular with surfers, nature lovers and Brazilians on holiday.
The island
Lagoa da Conceição, a large lagoon in the center of the island, is surrounded by restaurants and sand dunes used for sandboarding. Joaquina and Praia Mole are surf beaches, while Jurerê in the north has beach clubs.
Town and history
The city center has a market hall and the Hercílio Luz Bridge, a suspension bridge lit up at night. Santo Antônio de Lisboa is a village with Azorean colonial houses and famous oyster restaurants.
Top sights in Florianópolis
- 1
Lagoa da Conceição
A lagoon with dunes and restaurants.
- 2
Joaquina Beach
A famous surf beach.
- 3
Hercílio Luz Bridge
A historic suspension bridge.
- 4
Santo Antônio de Lisboa
An Azorean colonial village.
- 5
Campeche Island
Clear water and rock art.
Food markets & where to eat in Florianópolis
Mercado Público
A historic market with seafood bars.
Santo Antônio de Lisboa
Oyster restaurants by the sea.
Lagoa da Conceição
Restaurants around the lagoon.
Food to try in Florianópolis
Oysters
Florianópolis produces most of Brazil's oysters.
Sequência de camarão
A feast of shrimp dishes.
Pastel de berbigão
A cockle-filled pastry.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Florianópolis
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