Beach

Praia do Itaguaçu

Itaguaçu, Florianópolischecked

Where it is

Itaguaçu, Florianópolis

The dot is the place itself

On the map

The smallest district of the mainland. The name means "big stone" — after the rocks in the bay; according to legend they are petrified witches.

Is it safe to swim?

Fit for swimming at 2 of 3 sampling pointssampled October 26

Nearby sampling points 3
  • Water fit for swimmingPraia do Itaguaçu, Rua Desembargador Pedro Silva, n°3130 · 100 m from here · sampled October 26
  • Water fit for swimmingPraia das Palmeiras, Rua das Palmeiras, no meio da praia · 400 m from here · sampled October 26
  • Swimming not recommendedPraia do Meio, Rua Desembargador Pedro Silva, n°702 · 600 m from here · sampled October 26

Water samples (E. coli) are taken by the SC Fire Department: weekly in season, monthly off season. After heavy rain, water near rivers and canals is worse than the latest sample shows. Source: IMA SC

Good to know

  • Name related to the rocks in the bay and the legend of witches
  • In November 2025 the water here was unsuitable for bathing
  • Bus: line 664 Itaguaçu from TICEN

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Every field of the listing comes from the text of these articles; checked Nov 2026.

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Nearby in Itaguaçu

The whole area
  • AABB Florianópolis

    Itaguaçu

    Sports complex AABB Florianópolis with clay tennis courts and programs for youth and adults.

    R. Desembargador Pedro Silva, 2809

    checked Aug 2026

  • Clínica Santa Helena

    Itaguaçu

    Private clinic on the mainland, offered as a place for childbirth/maternal care.

    Rua Álvaro Soares de Oliveira, 117, Jardim

    checked Aug 2026

  • Entre Cortes Floripa

    Itaguaçu

    On the mainland part of the city; from the island you reach it via the bridge

    Rua Dona Antônia Alves, 59

    checked Aug 2026