Beaches

2 places · Ponta das Canas · details from the guide's verified articles

  • Praia da Lagoinha

    Ponta das Canasfit for swimming
    • Calm water
    • Lifeguards
    • 760 m

    North Lagoinha (not to be confused with Lagoinha do Leste in the south): a small cove about 760 m, almost without waves, clear, shallow water.

    checked Nov 2026

  • Praia de Ponta das Canas

    Ponta das Canasswimming not advised
    • Calm water
    • Good for kids
    • Lifeguards

    Calm sea with a gentle entrance into the water — for family swimming and for SUP. Fewer people than in Canasvieiras.

    checked Nov 2026

Good to know

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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