What to do in Santa Catarina Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Matadeiro Beach which includes landscape views and general coastal views
Matadeiro Beach which includes landscape views and general coastal views
Barra da Lagoa Beach featuring boating, landscape views and a beach
Barra da Lagoa Beach which includes a river or creek
Matadeiro Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach as well as an individual male

Santa Catarina Island Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Santa Catarina Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Catarina Island to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Santa Catarina Island Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santa Catarina Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Public Market showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Florianópolis Centro

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Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Public Market and Beiramar Shopping Center.

Florianópolis Centro
Florianópolis, Campeche beach during sunrise. Brazil. Rio Tavares neighborhood in web banner during sunrise. Aerial view in web banner.

Campeche

Campeche is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Praia do Campeche and Morro das Pedras Beach.

Campeche
Boat on the lake. Costa da Lagoa. Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianopolis, Brazil.; Shutterstock ID 460353583

Lagoa da Conceicao

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Lagoa da Conceicao. You might want to make time for a stop at Joaquina Dunes or Mole Beach.

Lagoa da Conceicao
Tamar Project which includes zoo animals

Barra da Lagoa

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffeehouses in Barra da Lagoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Tamar Project or Barra da Lagoa Beach.

Barra da Lagoa
Praia dos Ingleses es una playa situada en el barrio Ingleses, en el norte de la isla de Santa Catarina, en el municipio de Florianópolis, capital del Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Ingleses Norte

Travelers like the beaches in Ingleses Norte, and Ingleses Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ingleses Norte
Praia dos Ingleses es una playa situada en el barrio Ingleses, en el norte de la isla de Santa Catarina, en el municipio de Florianópolis, capital del Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Ingleses Centro

Unique features of Ingleses Centro include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Ingleses Beach or Barra Norte Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Ingleses Centro

 

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