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1 place · Joaquina · details from the guide's verified articles

  • Praia da Joaquina

    Joaquinafit for swimming
    • Surf
    • Lifeguards
    • 3 km

    The main surf spot of the island, rounds of the world championship took place here; the beach is surrounded by the Dunes Park Lagoa da Conceição.

    checked Nov 2026

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Beaches of northern Florianópolis — from Daniela to SantinhoThe north of the island lies on the coves of Baía Norte: the water is calmer and warmer than in the east and south, so families with small children go to Daniela, Forte, Jurerê, Ponta das Canas and Lagoinha. Ingleses,…Read the article Bayside and mainland beaches of Florianópolis — Santo Antônio, Sambaqui, Ribeirão, CoqueirosThe west coast of the island and the mainland part of the city face the bays, Baía Norte and Baía Sul: there are almost no waves, but the water is more often unsuitable for bathing because of sewage discharges. In the…Read the article
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