What to do in Florianópolis: 10 unmissable sights
The top 3 according to 72 votes from people: Lagoa da Conceição · Joaquina Beach and dunes · Hercílio Luz Bridge. (Updated Jul 28, 2025.)
Beaches, the lagoon, trails and Azorean villages: the best of the 'Island of Magic' according to guides and locals.
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Top 10
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Lagoa da Conceição
19 km² lagoon between the sea and the hills, with bars and restaurants on its shore.
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2
Joaquina Beach and dunes
Surf beach with dunes for sandboarding.
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3
Hercílio Luz Bridge
1926 suspension bridge, the city's symbol, reopened in 2019 after restoration.
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4
Santo Antônio de Lisboa
Azorean village of colonial houses, oysters and sunsets over the bay.
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5
Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa
18th-century fortress in the north of the island.
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6
Florianópolis Public Market
19th-century market downtown, home to the traditional Box 32.
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7
Praia Mole
Beach between hills, popular with surfers and young people.
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Costa da Lagoa
Community reached by boat or trail, with a waterfall and seafood restaurants.
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9
Jurerê Internacional
Calm-water beach with beach clubs and mansions.
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10
Campeche Beach and Campeche Island
White-sand beach facing the island with its archaeological sites.
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11
Barra da Lagoa
Fishing village with natural pools.
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12
Lagoinha do Leste
Wild beach reached only by trail, with a lagoon and a hill.
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13
Santinho Beach
Beach in the north of the island, known for its rock inscriptions on the rocks and surfing.
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Comments (4)
Ostras em Santo Antônio de Lisboa no fim de tarde 🦪
Faltou a Praia do Santinho!
A Ponte Hercílio Luz iluminada à noite é linda.
Lagoinha do Leste é a praia mais bonita da ilha, mas tem que fazer a trilha.