John’s guidebook for Florianopolis
Beaches
The Beautiful Island of Campeche can be reached by boat from Praia do Campeche, Praia do Armação, Barra da Lagoa.
The island allows access of only 800 people per day
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Campeche Island
The Beautiful Island of Campeche can be reached by boat from Praia do Campeche, Praia do Armação, Barra da Lagoa.
The island allows access of only 800 people per day
Mole Beach
A Surf beach with some kiosks
Campeche
Walk out the back door of the condominium and onto the beach
Joaquina Beach
Another popular surf beach on the island, with Kiosks
Barra da Lagoa
483 Avenida Cidade de CórdobaA beautiful beach in the fishing town of Barra da Lagoa
Food scene
Food and Drink Recommendations in Florianópolis
Layback Beer
An outdoor venue with Multiple Food Stalls and of course Layback Beer
A top class historic restaurant in the fishing village of Barra da Lagoa - The Moqueca is a must try, the best on the island.
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Restaurante Meu Cantinho
86 R. Orlando ChaplinA top class historic restaurant in the fishing village of Barra da Lagoa - The Moqueca is a must try, the best on the island.
A restaurant in the fishing village of Barra Da Lagoa, situated across the bridge it is a great place to pass an afternoon next to the canal.
Recommended dishes -
Lula - Calamari. Ask if they have the locally caught fish.
Shrimp Milanesa
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Recantinho Bar & Restaurante
Ponte Pênsil Canal da BarraA restaurant in the fishing village of Barra Da Lagoa, situated across the bridge it is a great place to pass an afternoon next to the canal.
Recommended dishes -
Lula - Calamari. Ask if they have the locally caught fish.
Shrimp Milanesa
10 choices of food stalls, Craft Layback Beer and a skate bowl where local legend and Olympic Silver Medalist Pedro Barros can sometimes be found
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LayBack Park Florianópolis
190 R. Henrique Veras do Nascimento10 choices of food stalls, Craft Layback Beer and a skate bowl where local legend and Olympic Silver Medalist Pedro Barros can sometimes be found
Did you know 80% of Brazil's oysters are farmed in Florianopolis. Various oyster restaurants can be found on the South West of the island. Ostradamus is the most famous, but others in the region offer more value
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Ostradamus
7640 Rodovia Baldicero FilomenoDid you know 80% of Brazil's oysters are farmed in Florianopolis. Various oyster restaurants can be found on the South West of the island. Ostradamus is the most famous, but others in the region offer more value
Nas Ondas Café
1512 Av. CampecheGreat for breakfasts.
Across the bridge the, sit by the channel and enjoy the sun. Highly recommended are is calamari (check they have caught it locally) and the shrimp milanesa.
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Recantinho Bar & Restaurante
Ponte Pênsil Canal da BarraAcross the bridge the, sit by the channel and enjoy the sun. Highly recommended are is calamari (check they have caught it locally) and the shrimp milanesa.
A nice restaurant serving good coffee, cakes, breakfasts and lunches. Served in pleasant surroundings monkeys can at times be seen hanging from the trees in the garden
Cumbuca
A nice restaurant serving good coffee, cakes, breakfasts and lunches. Served in pleasant surroundings monkeys can at times be seen hanging from the trees in the garden
Neighbourhoods
A Beautiful Fishing village with restaurants, trails, the natural pools and a 10km beach
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Barra da Lagoa
A Beautiful Fishing village with restaurants, trails, the natural pools and a 10km beach
Nightlife
A rock bar with live acts and lively crowds. Check out the website for further details.
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John Bull Floripa
1046 Av. das RendeirasA rock bar with live acts and lively crowds. Check out the website for further details.
Famous Day-Night Club - Pool Party on the North of the island
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P12 International Parador
762 Serv. José Cardoso de OliveiraFamous Day-Night Club - Pool Party on the North of the island
10 choices of food stalls, Craft Layback Beer and a skate bowl where local legend and Olympic Silver Medalist Pedro Barros can sometimes be found
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LayBack Park Florianópolis
190 R. Henrique Veras do Nascimento10 choices of food stalls, Craft Layback Beer and a skate bowl where local legend and Olympic Silver Medalist Pedro Barros can sometimes be found
A cool unpretentious nightclub featuring live music from different genres, depending on the night. Right next to the sand dunes.
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Bar DeRaiz
1777 Av. Pref. Acácio Garibaldi São ThiagoA cool unpretentious nightclub featuring live music from different genres, depending on the night. Right next to the sand dunes.
Cafe de La Musique
Chique destination for partying day and night
Hikes , Trails and Trilhas
An easy trail starting in Barra da Lagoa, over the hills with impressive views of Barra da Lagoa to praia Mole
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Gravesend Track
An easy trail starting in Barra da Lagoa, over the hills with impressive views of Barra da Lagoa to praia Mole
A medium to high difficulty trail taking nearly 2 hours in each direction. The trail starts at Praia do Matadeiro. Don't take the trail if it has been recently raining or is likely to rain.
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Lagoinha do Leste Beach
A medium to high difficulty trail taking nearly 2 hours in each direction. The trail starts at Praia do Matadeiro. Don't take the trail if it has been recently raining or is likely to rain.