Praia da Galheta
A wild beach without a road, accessible only on foot via the trail from Praia Mole or from the Barra channel; protected as Monumento Natural Municipal da Galheta.
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3 places · Praia Mole · details from the guide's verified articles
Praia do Gravatá
Small cove under the Morro do Gravatá hill between Joaquina and Mole, access difficult, few people.
checked Nov 2026
Praia Mole
Beach for surfing and paragliding, about 960 m, strong waves, the bottom drops down a few meters from the shore; not suitable for children and weak swimmers.
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 articleKnow a good place? Add it
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