Historic center, Mercado Público & Ponte Hercílio Luz
3 km · ~half day · Downtown · 6 stops
- Mercado Público
- Casa da Alfândega
- Praça XV
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Palácio Cruz e Sousa
- Ponte Hercílio Luz
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This interactive map of Florianópolis (Brazil) brings together 117 hand-picked places: 42 attractions, 38 restaurants, 19 cafés and 18 shops. It also includes 5 walking routes with their stops in order. For every place you get what it is, a practical tip and how to get there by public transport. It is free, works on your phone and needs no sign-up.
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3 km · ~half day · Downtown · 6 stops
30 km · full day · North · 6 stops
12 km · full day · East · 7 stops
25 km · full day · South · 7 stops
30 km · ~half day · South & North Bay · 6 stops
Jurerê Internacional · Norte da Ilha
Calm turquoise water, mansions, beach clubs and pink sunsets: the island's most glamorous beach.
Tip: In October the water is cooler and there are no club queues; book a sunset table.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown via SC-401, or bus from TICAN
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Show on mapJurerê Tradicional · Norte da Ilha
Jurerê's laid-back side: low-rise houses, gentle waves and restaurants with toes in the sand.
Tip: Great with kids: the water is shallow with almost no waves.
🚇 40 min by car from Downtown via SC-401; TICAN bus plus 10 min on foot
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Show on mapPraia Brava · Norte da Ilha
A green bay with surf waves and a breathtaking lookout; paragliders launch from the hill above.
Tip: Climb to Mirante da Praia Brava before noon for the best photo light.
🚇 50 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus to Ponta das Canas plus Uber
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Show on mapCanasvieiras · Norte da Ilha
Wide, calm and fully equipped: the favorite beach of families and Argentine travelers, with services at every corner.
Tip: Off-season, umbrella and lodging prices drop sharply.
🚇 TICAN bus, 15 min; 40 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapDaniela · Norte da Ilha
A long sheltered beach with calm water and few crowds, facing the bay and Anhatomirim island.
Tip: Bring a chair and a drink: facilities are minimal and that's part of the charm.
🚇 35 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus to Daniela
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Show on mapIngleses · Norte da Ilha
Long open-sea beach with bars, shops and nightlife: the liveliest beach town in the north.
Tip: Open sea means currents: swim where lifeguards are posted.
🚇 TICAN or TITRI bus, 50 min; 45 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSantinho · Norte da Ilha
Golden sand, surf waves and the Costão do Santinho rocks beside it: a postcard beach with short trails.
Tip: Walk to the south end by the rocks for a crowd-free sunset.
🚇 TICAN bus to Ingleses plus 15 min on foot; 45 min by car
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Show on mapMuseu Arqueológico ao Ar Livre · Santinho
Rock carvings made thousands of years ago beside the sea: open-air archaeology with ocean views.
Tip: Wear grippy shoes: the rocks get slippery when damp.
🚇 TICAN bus to Santinho plus 10 min on foot; 45 min by car
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Show on mapPraia Mole · Leste da Ilha
Pale sand, surf waves and a young vibe: the island's coolest beach, framed by green hills.
Tip: Grab an açaí at the kiosks and watch the surf lessons from the sand.
🚇 TILAG bus toward Joaquina, get off at Mole; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapJoaquina · Leste da Ilha
The beach that put Floripa on the surf map: powerful waves, contests and giant dunes right behind.
Tip: October is prime surf season: good waves and an empty beach.
🚇 TILAG bus, 35 min; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapDunas da Joaquina · Leste da Ilha
Giant dunes above the sea for sandboarding: a photo and an adrenaline hit you don't expect on an island.
Tip: Rent a board at the entrance stalls and go early morning or at sunset.
🚇 TILAG bus to Joaquina plus 5 min on foot; 30 min by car
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Show on mapBarra da Lagoa · Leste da Ilha
A canal with colorful boats, fishermen's cottages and a laid-back beach: the east coast's most photogenic scene.
Tip: Cross the footbridge over the canal and have fish lunch in the waterside shacks.
🚇 TILAG bus, 40 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
Featured in: Guia Quatro Rodas
Show on mapGalheta · Leste da Ilha
An almost secret beach between hills, reached by a short trail: quiet, wild and very photogenic.
Tip: Part of it is clothing-optional: respect the sector rules and bring water.
🚇 20-minute trail from Praia Mole or Barra da Lagoa
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Show on mapCampeche · Sur de la Ilha
White sand and clear water with Ilha do Campeche in the distance: the south's prettiest beach for a stroll.
Tip: With luck you may spot humpback whales far out in October.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 20 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapIlha do Campeche · Patrimônio IPHAN
A crystal-clear island with 160+ rock inscriptions, protected and capped with daily visitor quotas.
Tip: Book ahead: slots are limited and boats don't sail in rough seas.
🚇 Boat from Armação or Barra da Lagoa, 20 min; book your slot in advance
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Show on mapArmação do Pântano do Sul · Sur
A long beach with fishing boats, whaling history and the harbor for trips to Ilha do Campeche.
Tip: Walk to the Armação church and head to the pier at sunset.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 40 min; 35 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapMatadeiro · Sur de la Ilha
A white-sand cove with clear water below green hills, a short trail from Armação, perfect for a quiet swim.
Tip: It's the trailhead for Lagoinha do Leste: carry water.
🚇 15-minute trail from Praia da Armação
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Show on mapLagoinha do Leste · Sur de la Ilha
Floripa's wildest beach: reachable only on foot, with dunes, a lagoon and turquoise sea, worth every step of the hike.
Tip: Start before 9 am with water and snacks: no stalls or signal on the trail.
🚇 1h30 trail from Praia do Matadeiro (or 2h from Pântano do Sul)
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Show on mapPântano do Sul · Sur de la Ilha
A long beach lined with fishing boats at the island's south: perfect for fresh fish by the sea.
Tip: Combine with Bar do Arante and a walk toward Solidão.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 50 min; 40 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSolidão · Sur de la Ilha
A small, almost private beach between hills, quiet and cool: the south's most peaceful corner.
Tip: There's little commerce: bring water and snacks.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; TIRIO bus to Pântano do Sul and 15 min on foot
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Show on mapNaufragados · Extremo sur
A forest walk to an almost untouched beach, with a lighthouse and views of the island's far south.
Tip: Bring closed shoes and water; in October trails are dry and quiet.
🚇 1h trail from Caieira da Barra do Sul; 1h by car from Downtown
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Show on mapPraia do Forte · Norte da Ilha
A calm beach next to Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa, ideal for paddleboarding and sunsets.
Tip: Sunset over the bay is the best plan and costs nothing.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus to Jurerê and 15 min on foot
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Show on mapPonta Grossa · Jurerê
An 1740 colonial fortress above the bay, with cannons, a chapel and views of Anhatomirim island.
Tip: Check hours before you go; pair it with a dip at Praia do Forte.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus to Jurerê and 20 min on foot
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Show on mapIlha de Anhatomirim · Baía Norte
The coast's largest fortress on a bay island: boat ride, history and dolphins if you're lucky.
Tip: Boats leave in the morning; pick a clear day.
🚇 Boat from Canasvieiras or Sambaqui, 30 min; drive to the pier
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Show on mapIlha de Ratones · Baía Norte
A semi-abandoned fort on a small bay island, surrounded by nature and almost no crowds, worth a half-day boat trip.
Tip: Check boat times: they sail only with a minimum number of passengers.
🚇 Boat from Sambaqui pier; 35 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapMirante da Lagoa · Lagoa da Conceição
The best view of Lagoa da Conceição: lagoon, dunes and sea in one frame, especially at sunset.
Tip: Arrive 30 minutes before sunset: spots fill up quickly.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 10 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapPraça XV · Centro Histórico
The heart of the historic center, with a century-old fig tree whose shade is plaza, market and meeting point.
Tip: On Saturdays there's a craft fair: grab a coffee and watch the scene.
🚇 TICEN bus, 2 min on foot; 15 min by car from Beira-Mar
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Show on mapPraça XV · Centro Histórico
The neoclassical cathedral facing the main square, with a monumental staircase and a bright interior.
Tip: Visit in the morning to avoid mass and see the quiet naves.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot; Uber from anywhere Downtown
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Show on mapMuseu Histórico de Santa Catarina · Centro
An 18th-century historic palace turned museum, with halls, furniture and photos telling Santa Catarina's story.
Tip: Perfect for a rainy day; check hours, it usually closes on Mondays.
🚇 TICEN bus, 4 min on foot
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Show on mapPonte Hercílio Luz · Centro
The 1926 suspension bridge, the city's symbol: it glows at night and you can walk across it.
Tip: Cross at sunset and Uber back to see the lit skyline.
🚇 TICEN bus, 15 min on foot; Uber from anywhere Downtown
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Show on mapMercado Público · Centro
The 1898 market with seafood stalls, cachaça, crafts and live music: Downtown's culinary pulse.
Tip: Friday lunchtime brings live music and crowds; Sundays are calmer.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot; Uber from anywhere Downtown
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Show on mapLargo da Alfândega · Centro
The 1876 customs house beside the Mercado Público, now a local crafts and culture space, worth a quick stop in the historic center.
Tip: Pair it with a Mercado Público stroll: they're next to each other.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot
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Show on mapSanto Antônio de Lisboa · Baía Norte
A colonial village of colorful houses and cobbled streets on the bay, famous for its sunsets.
Tip: Arrive at 5 pm, walk the pier and stay for sunset.
🚇 TICEN bus to Santo Antônio, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapFreguesia do Ribeirão da Ilha · Sur
The island's oldest, most authentic village: Azorean houses, a white church and Brazil's oyster capital.
Tip: Walk the pier at sunset and try oysters at the waterside stands.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 40 min; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapCosta da Lagoa · Lagoa da Conceição
A fishing community with no road access: reached by boat or by trail beside the lagoon, with fresh fish served by the water.
Tip: Have fried fish lunch by the water and catch the last boat back; it leaves early.
🚇 Boat from Canto da Lagoa (near the centrinho), 30 min
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Show on mapMirante do Morro da Cruz · Centro
The highest lookout downtown: from the top you see both bays, the bridge and the whole city.
Tip: Go at golden hour and avoid foggy days.
🚇 15 min by car or Uber from Downtown; TICEN bus to the hill's base
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Show on mapBarra da Lagoa · Leste de la Ilha
A sea turtle conservation center with aquariums, tanks and an educational experience for the whole family.
Tip: Check whether turtles are under care; admission supports conservation.
🚇 TILAG bus to Barra da Lagoa, 40 min plus 10 min on foot
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Show on mapLagoa do Peri · Sur de la Ilha
The island's largest freshwater lagoon in a protected park with trails, kayaking and crystal streams.
Tip: No motors on the lagoon: only kayaks, bikes and trails.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Armação plus 20 min on foot; 35 min by car
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Show on mapPraça dos Namorados · Beira-Mar Norte
A seaside square on Beira-Mar with bay views and the bike path: ideal for a sunset stroll or ride.
Tip: Rent a bike and continue to Parque de Coqueiros.
🚇 TICEN bus, 10 min; bike along the Beira-Mar path
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Show on mapMorro das Pedras · Sur de la Ilha
A lookout over the island's south with views of Lagoa do Peri, the sea and the Campeche and Armação beaches.
Tip: Go in the morning: midday brings heat and haze.
🚇 35 min by car from Downtown; TIRIO bus plus 15 min on foot
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Show on mapCampeche · Sur de la Ilha
The house where Saint-Exupéry and Aéropostale pilots stopped at Campeche, now an aviation memorial.
Tip: Pair it with Campeche beach: it's a few blocks from the sea.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 20 min plus 5 min on foot; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapAvenida das Rendeiras · Lagoa da Conceição
An open-air gallery of sculptures among palms, steps from the Lagoa: art, calm and different photos.
Tip: Call ahead to confirm hours; it opens only some days.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 10 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
Bay oysters and fish with Japanese technique in a former garage: the island's most acclaimed restaurant.
Tip: Book days ahead, especially weekends; Mondays it only opens until 5 pm.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
A waterside house serving fresh oysters and the island's classic sequência de camarão shrimp feast.
Tip: Order the sequência for two: it's generous and priced per person.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
A waterfront house in Ribeirão with fresh fish and tainha in season, the sea just steps from your table.
Tip: Tainha season is May to July; in October ask for fish of the day or shrimp.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 40 min; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
Gratinéed, natural and steamed oysters served right where they're farmed, in the oyster village.
Tip: Try a dozen natural with lemon before moving to the gratinéed ones.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 40 min; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapPântano do Sul · Sur
A fishermen's boteco with shrimp, anchovy and notes on the walls: fish with your toes near the sea.
Tip: Arrive before noon or after 3 pm to skip the line; the shrimp portion feeds two.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Pântano do Sul, 50 min; 40 min by car
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Show on mapSaquinho · Sur de la Ilha
A fish-and-cold-beer shack on a tiny hidden beach, reached by a mountain trail, the reward after a mountain hike, with sea views.
Tip: Check hours before you go: off-season it may close on weekdays.
🚇 45-minute trail from Solidão; 45 min by car to Solidão
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Show on mapBarra da Lagoa · Leste
A Barra da Lagoa house known for grilled anchova and fresh seafood beside the canal, a local favorite at lunchtime.
Tip: Order the grilled anchova with pirão; easily shared by two.
🚇 TILAG bus to Barra da Lagoa, 40 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Leste
Thin-crust wood-fired pizzas with fresh ingredients, a favorite of Lagoa locals, a local favorite for pizza nights.
Tip: It fills up on weekends: ask for a table before 8 pm.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 10 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapMercado Público · Centro
The Mercado Público's classic box: ice-cold chopp, shrimp fritters and tables in the central courtyard.
Tip: Friday lunch brings live samba; arrive before noon.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Visconde de Ouro Preto
Traditional Portuguese cooking Downtown: bacalhau, duck rice and grandma's desserts, a comforting stop at lunchtime.
Tip: Go for weekday lunch: there's a cheaper set menu.
🚇 TICEN bus, 8 min on foot
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Visconde de Ouro Preto
A vegetarian, natural buffet with colorful dishes and local ingredients: a light break in the city center.
Tip: Open for lunch only: arrive before 1 pm for more variety.
🚇 TICEN bus, 6 min on foot
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Show on mapCentro · Beira-Mar Norte
Tacos, nachos and margaritas in a colorful hall on Beira-Mar, perfect for dinner with friends.
Tip: Arrive before 8 pm to avoid a wait; it fills up on weekends.
🚇 TICEN bus, 10 min; Uber from Downtown
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Show on mapSanto Antônio de Lisboa · Baía Norte
Fresh seafood and fish on Santo Antônio's main street, ideal before the bay sunset, with a welcoming terrace.
Tip: Book a table for 5 pm and order the shrimp before walking the pier.
🚇 TICEN bus to Santo Antônio, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapSanto Antônio de Lisboa · Baía Norte
Brazilian cooking from local ingredients in an old Santo Antônio house, with fish, shrimp and a cozy mood.
Tip: Book ahead on pre-season weekends.
🚇 TICEN bus to Santo Antônio, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapCacupé · Baía Norte
A Cacupé institution with the shrimp sequência, fish and bay views, perfect for long lunches.
Tip: Sunday lunch fills with families: arrive at noon.
🚇 TICEN bus, 35 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSambaqui · Baía Norte
Facing Sambaqui beach, with fish and shrimp and bay views: a calm lunch before the fortresses.
Tip: Boats to Anhatomirim leave from here: combine lunch and a boat trip.
🚇 TICEN bus to Sambaqui, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapJurerê Internacional · Norte
Jurerê's best-known beach club: music, international food and sand-side tables for long days.
Tip: Off-season it opens fewer days: check Instagram before you go.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; Uber within Jurerê
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Show on mapPraia do Forte · Jurerê
A beach club between Jurerê and Praia do Forte, with DJs, cocktails and one of the north's best sunsets.
Tip: Sunsets are the highlight: arrive at 5 pm with a booking.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; Uber within Jurerê
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Show on mapJurerê Internacional · Norte
Elegant Italian cooking with fresh pasta and wine in the heart of Jurerê Internacional, perfect for a long dinner.
Tip: Book a table for 8 pm on weekends.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; Uber anywhere in Jurerê
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Show on mapJurerê Internacional · Norte
A relaxed Italian kitchen in Jurerê, with pizzas, pastas and a well-built wine list, good for a long dinner.
Tip: Try the pasta of the day and order wine by the glass.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; Uber within Jurerê
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Show on mapCanasvieiras · Norte
A restaurant steps from the sand with shrimp, fish and sharing plates looking out at the beach.
Tip: Order a garlic shrimp portion for midday.
🚇 TICAN bus to Canasvieiras, 15 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapCanasvieiras · Norte
A modern restobar near Canasvieiras beach with cocktails, tapas and music for the evening.
Tip: Off-season it opens Thursday to Sunday only.
🚇 TICAN bus to Canasvieiras, 15 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapCanasvieiras · Norte
A northern-island Italian classic with house-made pasta, wine and old-school service, a classic for special dinners.
Tip: Book Friday and Saturday dinners a week ahead.
🚇 40 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus and Uber
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Show on mapIngleses · Norte
A shrimp house in Ingleses with the sequência and seafood plates steps from the beach, ideal for long lunches.
Tip: Share the sequência among two or three: it's very generous.
🚇 TICAN bus to Ingleses, 50 min plus 5 min on foot; 45 min by car
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Felipe Schmidt 1333
Tapas, ham and wine in a cozy room near Ponte Hercílio Luz: a different dinner in the city center.
Tip: Book a table for 8 pm; best shared among two or three.
🚇 TICEN bus, 10 min; Uber 5 min from Downtown
Featured in: Guia Quatro Rodas
Show on mapRua Leonel Pereira · Canasvieiras
A shrimp house in the island's north with generous portions, ideal for long family lunches.
Tip: Order the garlic shrimp and share it between two.
🚇 TICAN bus to Canasvieiras, 15 min; 40 min by car
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Show on mapSanto Antônio de Lisboa · Rua Quinze de Novembro 179
A table in Santo Antônio's historic core, with fish, shrimp and the bay sunset a few steps away.
Tip: Book for 5 pm and stay for the sunset from the pier.
🚇 TICEN bus to Santo Antônio, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Servidão Waldemiro Pereira Carpes
Oysters farmed around Ribeirão da Ilha and served with almost no middlemen: true bay freshness.
Tip: Check hours first: some oyster spots open only at lunch.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min plus Uber; 30 min by car
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Tenente Silveira 180
A light option Downtown with natural dishes, juices and sandwiches for a healthy pause between museums.
Tip: Ideal for a quick lunch on a Historic Center day.
🚇 TICEN bus, 5 min on foot
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Avenida das Rendeiras 748
Fresh fish and seafood on Avenida das Rendeiras, with the lagoon's rhythm steps from your table.
Tip: Ask for the fish of the day: it depends on the morning's catch.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 5 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Avenida das Rendeiras 1562
A restaurant on Avenida das Rendeiras, on the way to Joaquina, with fish and seafood for a beach lunch.
Tip: An ideal stop before or after Joaquina and the dunes.
🚇 TILAG bus toward Joaquina, 10 min; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSanta Mônica · Avenida Madre Benvenuta 1025
A restaurant on Santa Mônica's main avenue with a varied menu, good mood and service for group dinners.
Tip: Pair it with a walk around Iguatemi if it rains.
🚇 TITRI bus, 20 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapCanasvieiras · Rua Apóstolo Paschoal
Island cooking in Canasvieiras with shrimp, fish and homestyle plates at friendly prices, near the beach.
Tip: Eat outside peak hours to avoid a wait.
🚇 TICAN bus to Canasvieiras, 15 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapPonta das Canas · Avenida Luiz Boiteux Piazza
Fresh fish and seafood in Ponta das Canas near Lagoinha and Praia Brava: a north-island road stop.
Tip: Take fresh fish home if your lodging has a kitchen.
🚇 50 min by car from Downtown; TICAN bus to Ponta das Canas
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Show on mapBarra da Lagoa · Rua Laurindo José de Souza 188
A house by Barra da Lagoa's canal with fish, shrimp and colorful fishing boats just a few steps away.
Tip: Pair it with a stroll on Barra da Lagoa beach.
🚇 TILAG bus to Barra da Lagoa, 40 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapIngleses · Rua das Gaivotas 740
A restaurant in central Ingleses with seafood and meats, a good option for dinner after a beach day.
Tip: Off-season, confirm hours on Instagram.
🚇 TICAN bus to Ingleses, 50 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Vitor Konder 203
A Downtown restaurant with homestyle plates and a good mood, handy before or after Ponte Hercílio Luz.
Tip: Confirm hours: some days it only opens at lunch.
🚇 TICEN bus, 10 min; Uber 5 min from Downtown
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Show on mapCentro · Avenida Prefeito Osmar Cunha
Italian cooking Downtown with pasta and wine, a calm dinner near Praça XV and the Mercado.
Tip: Book on weekends; Friday dinners fill up.
🚇 TICEN bus, 5 min on foot
Featured in: Guia Quatro Rodas
Show on mapRua Manoel Severino de Oliveira · Lagoa
The café that was born in Florianópolis and went national: Brazilian coffee, pão de queijo and desserts in the Lagoa.
Tip: This is the Lagoa branch; other branches are Downtown and at Beiramar. Order a pour-over with pão de queijo.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 5 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapAvenida Prefeito Osmar Cunha · Centro
A specialty café Downtown with selected beans, filter methods and a bright atmosphere, a calm stop for coffee lovers.
Tip: Order a V60 or the day's pour-over and ask about the featured bean.
🚇 TICEN bus, 5 min on foot
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
A café house in Freguesia do Ribeirão da Ilha, perfect for a pause with homemade sweets, a calm stop between oysters.
Tip: Pair it with a stroll to the church before heading for oysters.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapSanta Mônica · Avenida Madre Benvenuta
Coffee with brunch, breads and sweets in Santa Mônica, a good stop between Downtown and the Lagoa.
Tip: Try the weekend brunch; arrive before 11 am.
🚇 TITRI bus to Santa Mônica, 20 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
Fine brigadeiros and coffee in a Ribeirão da Ilha shop: Brazil's classic sweet taken up a notch.
Tip: Pick a mixed box of brigadeiros to take as a gift.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapSanto Antônio de Lisboa · Baía Norte
A tea house with cupcakes, cakes and green views in Santo Antônio de Lisboa: ideal for a slow afternoon snack.
Tip: Combine with a village stroll and the bay sunset.
🚇 TICEN bus to Santo Antônio, 40 min; 25 min by car
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Show on mapEstreito · Continente
A mainland specialty café with single-origin beans, careful espresso and a crowd of local baristas.
Tip: Ask for the house coffee brewed by filter.
🚇 TICEN bus, 15 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapCampeche · Sur
A laid-back Campeche café with house roast and a surfer crowd, ideal to start the day, ideal to start a beach day.
Tip: Order a flat white and head to Campeche beach afterward.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 20 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSanta Mônica · Avenida Madre Benvenuta
An artisan bakery with natural fermentation, pastries and coffee, in Santa Mônica near Iguatemi.
Tip: The best breads sell out early: arrive before 10 am.
🚇 TITRI bus, 20 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapRua Esteves Júnior · Centro
Sourdough breads and viennoiserie Downtown, a classic breakfast before touring the historic area.
Tip: Order a croissant and coffee; follow with a stroll to Praça XV.
🚇 TICEN bus, 6 min on foot
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Show on mapCórrego Grande · Rua João Pio Duarte Silva
A neighborhood bakery in Córrego Grande with fresh bread, coffee and homemade breakfasts, ideal to start the day.
Tip: Take pão de queijo and fresh bread for a beach picnic.
🚇 TITRI bus to Córrego Grande, 20 min; Uber 10 min
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Show on mapCampeche · Rodovia Francisco Magno Vieira
A café colonial with a generous spread of cakes, cheeses and charcuterie, ideal for a long afternoon.
Tip: Come hungry: the buffet is priced per person and best around midday.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 30 min; 30 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
An artisan ice-cream shop in Ribeirão da Ilha, ideal to finish an oyster lunch with fruit sorbet.
Tip: Try local fruit flavors such as pitanga and maracujá.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapMercado Público · Centro
Artisan gelato inside the Mercado Público, the perfect dessert after a tour of the stalls.
Tip: Order the house flavor cone and eat it under the Praça XV fig tree.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Leste
Artisan gelato in the Lagoa centrinho: creamy, fresh flavors, perfect for a stroll by the water.
Tip: This is the centrinho branch; another sits on Av. das Rendeiras. Fruit sorbet is the most refreshing.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 3 min on foot; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapCampeche · Sur
Coffee, toasts and Italian deli in Campeche: an elegant breakfast steps from the beach, with a beach-day mood.
Tip: Order a cappuccino and a sandwich to take to the beach.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 20 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapTrindade · Florianópolis
A vegan café with pastries, sandwiches and plant-based drinks in Trindade, the university district.
Tip: Order a vegan coxinha and a plant-milk coffee.
🚇 TITRI bus, 3 min on foot; 15 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Leste
Coffee and pastries in the Lagoa, a good breakfast stop before the dunes and beaches, ideal before a beach day.
Tip: Breakfast here and head to Joaquina before 10 am to beat traffic.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 3 min on foot
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Show on mapIguatemi Florianópolis · Santa Mônica
Italian-style gelato in Iguatemi, famous for intense flavors and summer lines, ideal for a sweet break inside the mall.
Tip: Ideal for a rainy day inside the mall.
🚇 TITRI bus to Iguatemi, 20 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapCentro · Rua Bocaiúva
The most central mall, with national brands, cinema and dining steps from Beira-Mar and the bridge.
Tip: Perfect rainy-day plan: shopping, lunch and a movie under cover.
🚇 TICEN bus, 10 min; Uber 5 min from Downtown
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Show on mapSaco Grande · Rodovia Virgílio Várzea
A large mall in the north with stores, a cinema and a food court for a rainy day, with plenty of parking.
Tip: There's ample parking if you rented a car.
🚇 TITRI bus, 30 min; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapSanta Mônica · Av. Madre Benvenuta 687
The mall of premium brands, with boutiques, dining and design in the heart of Santa Mônica.
Tip: Perfect for a rainy day with shopping and coffee.
🚇 TITRI bus, 20 min; Uber 10 min from Downtown
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Show on mapJurerê Internacional · Norte
An open-air mall in Jurerê with boutiques, restaurants and music in a palm-lined setting, good for a relaxed afternoon.
Tip: Off-season fewer shops open: ideal for a crowd-free visit.
🚇 45 min by car from Downtown; Uber within Jurerê
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Show on mapSão José · Campinas
A São José mall with stores, cinema and dining, a good option if you stay on the mainland.
Tip: It's in São José: handy if you head mainland from the airport.
🚇 TICEN bus to Campinas, 25 min; Uber 15 min from Downtown
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Show on mapLagoa da Conceição · Leste
A shopping gallery in the heart of the Lagoa with stores, cafés and quick access to the lagoon.
Tip: Pair it with a stroll around the Lagoa centrinho.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 3 min on foot
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Show on mapItacorubi · Rodovia José Carlos Daux
A design and decor center with furniture, art and local objects to take a piece of Floripa home.
Tip: Look for ceramics and Santa Catarina design objects.
🚇 TITRI bus, 25 min; 20 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapMercado Público · Centro
A Mercado Público shop with Azorean bobbin lace, table linens and handmade gifts, ideal for souvenirs that travel well.
Tip: Ask for small lace pieces: they pack easily for travel.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot
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Show on mapMercado Público · Centro
Azorean-inspired ceramics in the Mercado Público: mugs, plates and objects to take home, ideal for souvenirs that travel well.
Tip: Choose light pieces: a mug or magnet travels easily.
🚇 TICEN bus, 3 min on foot
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Show on mapCentro · Florianópolis
A Downtown store with souvenirs, clothing and objects with Santa Catarina identity with local identity, ideal for gifts.
Tip: A good spot for gifts before heading home.
🚇 TICEN bus, 5 min on foot
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Show on mapPraça XV · Centro
An open-air fair under the fig tree with local crafts, leather, wood and island objects, ideal for souvenir hunting.
Tip: Check hours: it usually runs Monday to Saturday.
🚇 TICEN bus, 2 min on foot
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Show on mapAvenida das Rendeiras · Lagoa da Conceição
The rendeiras craft bobbin lace in the Lagoa, an Azorean tradition you can watch and buy live.
Tip: Watch the weaving before buying: the handwork justifies the price.
🚇 TILAG bus plus 3 min on foot
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Show on mapJoaquina · Leste
A lane of surf shops and beachwear in Joaquina near the dunes, ideal for gear and souvenirs.
Tip: Buy a sarong, sunscreen and flip-flops here before the beach.
🚇 TILAG bus to Joaquina plus 5 min on foot; 30 min by car
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Show on mapCentro · Florianópolis
A historic Downtown bookstore with Santa Catarina authors, maps and locally flavored gifts.
Tip: Rainy-day plan: books, coffee and a Historic Center stroll.
🚇 TICEN bus, 4 min on foot
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Show on mapRibeirão da Ilha · Sur
An atelier in Ribeirão da Ilha with handmade objects, textiles and gifts inspired by Azorean culture.
Tip: Check hours on Instagram: it opens few days.
🚇 TIRIO bus to Ribeirão da Ilha, 40 min; 30 min by car
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Show on mapRio Tavares · Sur
An open-air mall in Rio Tavares with stores, cafés and services: a handy stop on the way south.
Tip: Handy for stocking up before Campeche or Armação.
🚇 TIRIO bus, 20 min; 25 min by car from Downtown
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Show on mapIngleses · Norte
A small mall in Ingleses with stores, cafés and services, handy if you're staying in the north.
Tip: A good rainy-day plan if you're in Ingleses.
🚇 TICAN bus to Ingleses, 50 min plus 5 min on foot
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Show on mapIngleses · Norte
A shopping gallery near Ingleses beach with clothing shops, souvenirs and services, handy when you're staying nearby.
Tip: Good for sunscreen and beachwear.
🚇 TICAN bus to Ingleses, 50 min plus 5 min on foot
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