Armação

6 places · from the guide's verified articles

Armação is one of the island's main villages of artisanal fishermen, with the Sant'Ana church from 1772. From Armação most boats depart to Ilha do Campeche.

From the guide's articles: Beaches of the south of Florianópolis — Campeche, Armação, Matadeiro, Lagoinha do Leste, Naufragados

Centro — 166Ingleses — 50Trindade — 50Campeche — 43Estreito — 34Lagoa da Conceição — 32Coqueiros — 31Itacorubi — 29Santo Antônio de Lisboa — 28Agronômica — 26Córrego Grande — 23Canasvieiras — 19Santa Mônica — 19Saco Grande — 18Capoeiras — 17Rio Tavares — 17Barra da Lagoa — 16Jurerê — 16Pântano do Sul — 14João Paulo — 12São João do Rio Vermelho — 11Vargem Grande — 11Jurerê Internacional — 10Carianos — 9Jardim Atlântico — 9Santinho — 9Tapera — 9Cachoeira do Bom Jesus — 8Monte Verde — 8Pantanal — 8Ribeirão da Ilha — 8Costeira do Pirajubaé — 7Joaquina — 7Morro das Pedras — 7Saco dos Limões — 7Abraão — 6Carvoeira — 6Coloninha — 6Itaguaçu — 6Ponta das Canas — 6Sambaqui — 6Costa da Lagoa — 5Monte Cristo — 5Ratones — 5Caieira da Barra do Sul — 4Canto da Lagoa — 4Daniela — 4Praia Mole — 4Vargem do Bom Jesus — 4Balneário — 3Cacupé — 3José Mendes — 3Moçambique — 3Praia Brava — 3Praia do Forte — 3Vargem Pequena — 3Naufragados — 2Kobrasol — 1Armação — 6Armação
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Beaches and water

Water fit for swimming at 1 of 2 beaches in the areasampled October 27IMA SC

  • Praia da Armação

    Armaçãofit for swimming

    A fishing village and beach, historically associated with a whaling station; from here boats often depart to Ilha do Campeche.

    checked Nov 2026

  • Praia do Matadeiro

    Armaçãoswimming not advised
    • Strong waves
    • Surf
    • No road access

    Roadless beach: reached on foot from Armação; a place with strong surf, used for surfing.

    checked Nov 2026

Nature and history

  • Monumento Natural Municipal da Lagoa do Peri

    Armação

    The city's oldest large protected area, the lagoon supplies water to the south and east of the island; at the headquarters there is a beach where swimming and non-motorized boats are allowed and there is a Bandeira Azul certificate.

    checked Nov 2026

Doctors and pharmacies

  • Armação

    Armação

    Health centre in the Armação area.

    Rodovia SC-406, 6074

    CallRoute

    checked Aug 2026

Schools and classes

  • NEIM Armação

    Armação

    An application for a place at NEIM Armação, a daycare in the Armação neighborhood, is submitted with a proof of address in the parent's name. When the place becomes available, the institution calls the phone number from the application two working days in a row.

    Rua Izidoro Pires, 143

    CallRoute

    checked Nov 2026

Housing

No article covers this area specifically; here are the general ones on renting and living in the city.

Living in Florianópolis — the island through the eyes of a resident, not a touristThe entry Florianópolis — a quick guide answers a tourist: which beach to go to and how many days to plan. A resident needs something else, and there are three main differences: housing on the island follows a resort…Read the article Real estate and long-term rental for a foreignerA foreigner can buy urban real estate in Brazil — there are no citizenship restrictions, only a CPF and the standard set of documents at the notary are required. Rural land is fundamentally different: there are limits…Read the article

What's on

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Articles on these places

Beaches of the south of Florianópolis — Campeche, Armação, Matadeiro, Lagoinha do Leste, NaufragadosThe south of the island — open ocean and wild coves. Campeche is the most dangerous beach in the state by number of drownings: 235 cases in January 2026. Matadeiro, Lagoinha do Leste and Naufragados — only on foot…Read the article Health care in Florianópolis — health centers, clinics, UPA and hospitals by neighborhoodFor routine care — go to the health center of your neighborhood (Centro de Saúde, CS), there are 51 of them, they operate 07:00–19:00 on weekdays and are free for everyone who lives in the area they serve. At night, on…Read the article Pregnancy and childbirth in Florianópolis — registration, tests, maternity hospitals, what to take with youGo to the health center of your neighbourhood as soon as you learn about the pregnancy — there they register you, issue the Caderneta da Gestante and schedule everything else. By law a minimum of seven consultations…Read the article

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