{"id":80877,"date":"2026-02-20T17:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/?p=80877"},"modified":"2026-02-20T18:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:01:15","slug":"what-to-do-florianopolis-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/wat-doen-florianopolis-brazilie\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Florian\u00f3polis, Brazil: 12 Best Beaches, Hikes & Local Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Florian\u00f3polis wasn\u2019t at the top of our Brazil bucket list at first, until we finally visited. This island in southern Brazil, also known as Ilha da Magia (Magic Island), feels like the perfect mix of surf paradise, foodie destination and laid-back digital nomad hotspot.<\/strong> With more than 40 beaches, a charming historic center, lagoons, dunes and surprisingly good culinary hotspots (it\u2019s officially recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy), Florian\u00f3polis is so much more than just a beach destination.<\/strong> In this travel guide, we share the best things to do in Florian\u00f3polis, our favorite places on the island and why this might just be one of the best destinations in Brazil.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Things to do in Florian\u00f3polis, Brazil: these are our personal tips<\/h2>\n

Florian\u00f3polis, better known as Floripa, is officially the name of the city. In reality, however, most people use \u201cFlorian\u00f3polis\u201d to refer to the entire island. The majority of the city is located on Ilha de Santa Catarina, an island in southern Brazil<\/a><\/strong>, in the state of Santa Catarina. It lies between S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a><\/strong> and the border with Uruguay and is connected to the mainland by a bridge.<\/p>\n

Once you arrive on the island, it feels like you\u2019re far away from everything. The unique mix of tropical nature and a relaxed, almost European atmosphere gives Florian\u00f3polis a different vibe from many other Brazilian cities. It feels more compact and safer, while still offering that authentic Brazil experience. These are our 12 favorite things to do in Florian\u00f3polis (Floripa)! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The historic city center full of street art<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The hike Lagoinha do Leste<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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1. Rent a car in Florian\u00f3polis and go on an adventure<\/h2>

Good to know: the beaches, city center and main attractions in Florian\u00f3polis are spread out across the island. If you really want to make the most of your time in Florian\u00f3polis, renting a car is highly recommended. It allows you to easily drive from a surf beach on the east coast to a quiet bay in the north, and finish the day at a great restaurant in the city center. We rented our car through Sunny Cars<\/strong><\/a> because everything is fully insured and you won\u2019t face unexpected costs upon arrival.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2. Explore the beaches of Florian\u00f3polis (more than 40!)<\/h2>

What makes Florian\u00f3polis so special? The incredible variety of beaches. You\u2019ll find over 40 beaches here, ranging from wild surf spots to sheltered bays and upscale seaside areas. And the best part? Many of them never feel overly crowded. We stayed in Campeche and could walk straight from our accommodation onto a wide, peaceful stretch of sand. It instantly became one of our favorite beaches on the island. But of course, we explored more, and these are all our personal favorite beaches in Florian\u00f3polis:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our favorite beaches in Florian\u00f3polis<\/h3>