Barra da Lagoa

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Barra da Lagoa is a former fishing village by the channel that connects Lagoa da Conceição with the ocean. Barra da Lagoa beach is inhabited, the water by the channel is calmer. The natural pools of Barra are located within the Monumento Natural da Galheta and are situated between rocks on the open ocean.

From the guide's articles: Beaches on the east of Florianópolis — Moçambique, Barra da Lagoa, Galheta, Praia Mole, Joaquina · Trails, waterfalls and viewpoints of Florianópolis — length, time, difficulty

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 — 17Jurerê — 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 — 6Armação — 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 — 1Barra da Lagoa — 16Barra da Lagoa
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Beaches and water

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

  • Praia da Barra da Lagoa

    Barra da Lagoafit for swimming
    • Good for kids
    • Lifeguards
    • Bus 360

    A former fishing village by the channel that connects the Lagoa da Conceição lagoon with the ocean; by the channel the water is calmer, families come here.

    checked Nov 2026

Nature and history

  • Trilha da Galheta

    Barra da Lagoa

    Trails to Galheta beach from the Barra channel and from Praia Mole, both inside Monumento Natural da Galheta.

    checked Nov 2026

  • Trilha das Piscinas Naturais

    Barra da Lagoa
    • 600 m
    • 15 min
    • Easy

    Trail from Prainha da Barra da Lagoa to the natural pools between the rocks on the open ocean, inside Monumento Natural da Galheta.

    checked Nov 2026

Food and drink

  • Vereda Tropical

    Barra da Lagoa

    Bar/pub in the Barra da Lagoa neighborhood.

    Rua Angelina Joaquina dos Santos, s/n

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    checked Nov 2026

Doctors and pharmacies

  • Barra da Lagoa

    Barra da Lagoa

    Health centre in the Barra da Lagoa district.

    Rua Altamiro Barcelos Dutra, 659

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    checked Aug 2026

Schools and classes

  • EBM Acácio Garibaldi São Thiago

    Barra da Lagoa

    EBM Acácio Garibaldi São Thiago is located in the Barra da Lagoa neighborhood. A child must be accepted regardless of migration status and even without documents. The absence of a sworn translation and the RNM card does not prevent enrollment.

    Rua Altamiro Barcelos Dutra, 1195

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    checked Nov 2026

  • EEM Pref Acacio Garibaldi Sao Thiago

    Barra da Lagoa

    EEM Pref Acacio Garibaldi Sao Thiago operates in the Barra da Lagoa neighborhood, a state network school. New students are enrolled at matriculaonline.sed.sc.gov.br. During the final enrollment period they go directly to the school while there are places.

    R Altamiro Barcelos Dutra, 1195

    checked Nov 2026

  • NEIM Colônia Z-11

    Barra da Lagoa

    NEIM Colônia Z-11 operates in the Barra da Lagoa neighborhood. For the application they request the child's document with a photo and with the CPF number. A vaccination record is accepted only from Florianópolis health centers, no older than three months.

    Rua Desembargador Ivo Guilhon Pereira de Melo, 64

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    checked Nov 2026

  • NEIM Elisabete Nunes Anderle

    Barra da Lagoa

    An application for a place at NEIM Elisabete Nunes Anderle, a daycare in the Barra da Lagoa neighborhood, is submitted online on the city hall website. The waiting list gives priority if a brother or sister already attends the same institution.

    Servidão Timóteo José Mariano, 254

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    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

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Where to surf in Florianópolis and Santa Catarina — spots by name and where there are lifeguardsA spot in Brazil is a beach with an organized scene: it has its own surf association, competition stages and people who negotiate with the city hall. In Santa Catarina there are twenty-eight such associations:…Read the article Trails, waterfalls and viewpoints of Florianópolis — length, time, difficultyAlmost all of the island's trails are in municipal and state parks, free entry, a guide is not required. Short and easy: to the natural pools of Barra (600 m, 15 minutes) and to Cachoeira do Poção (710 m, 22 minutes).…Read the article Municipal nurseries and kindergartens of Florianópolis (NEIM): addresses and phone numbersMunicipal nurseries and kindergartens of Florianópolis are called NEIM. The list with addresses and phone numbers is maintained by the Secretaria Municipal de Educação: Avenida Prefeito Osmar Cunha, 91, 9th floor,…Read the article

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