Bathed by forty two beaches, Florianopolis is a wonderful sight for the visitor. Situated on the Island of Santa Catarina, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina has a landscape sprinkled with lakes, sand dunes, forests and small islands all along the coast. The inviting waves on beaches such as Joaquina and Praia Mole have encouraged successive national and international surfing championships such as the WCT (south america´s only WCT pro surf event) to be held here. The natural beauties of Florianopolis attract thousands of visitors every year. Mainly in the summer, tourists seek the diversity of the coast, its waves and the incredible nightlife. In the island it can be found, side by side, the most varied types of beaches: the long ones, with large sand strip, the small ones, encrusted in backwaters, those with strong waves and the ones of calm sea, looking like lagoons. Some urbanized, full of bathers and deserted ones, with access by trail only. Florianopolis is definitely the paradise for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing, sailing and other radical sports and we are here to bring you the best of this blessed island
Location:
Florianopolis - Santa Catarina - Brazil
Highlights:
Beautiful girls and awsome waves!
Level:
All levels
Products:
Surf Resort. Surfcamps & Surfaris
Open:
Closed June > Sept
ACCOMMODATION
Our main accommodation is located just a few steps of Meio da Joaquina Beach and is composed by three private 2 bedroom houses (single or double bed) equiped with full kitchen facilities, private bathrooms, TV, DVD, Stereo and High Speed Internet connection, green area, balcony and barbecue place. Other lodging locations such as Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa can be arranged upon request.
THE SURF
SURF
Florianopolis is a very privileged city for surfing since it receives swells from the main quadrants, east and south. It is possible to surf almost every day waves going from 2 to 10 feet (0.5 to 3 meters) in all four seasons of the year. Conditions vary depending on swell, wind direction and intensity as well as the break’s bottom. Our team knows when and where the best conditions can be found. No matter if you are a beginner or an expert in the sport we will take care of everything to ensure that you have an unforgettable surf experience in Brazil. In about one hour it is possible to check the surf in more than twenty different breaks. Most of them are beach breaks and a few point breaks which make surfing around the island virtually safe. Check always with our local guide and have fun!
SURFSPOTS
| Santinho | Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Mocambique | Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2mmts ). swell direction: SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Barra da Lagoa | Sand bottom/point break, mostly rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: South, SouthWest. |
| Galheta | Sand/Rock bottom, hollow lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast, South wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Praia Mole (where they hold the WQS) |
Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Joaquina (where they hold the WQS) |
Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Meio da Joaca Headquarters spot |
Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts). swell direction: SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Campeche | Point break, very long rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts). swell direction: South, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Armacao | Sand bottom, short lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts). swell direction: East, SouthEast, South wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Matadeiro | Sand/Rock bottom, hollow lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
| Lagoinha do Leste | Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights. swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ). swell direction: East, SouthEast. wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West. |
KITESURFING
Kitesurfing is the fastest growing water sport in the world. It is not different in Florianopolis, especially because of the conditions the island offers: Shallow lagoons, many surf spots and strong winds almost every day of the year. The most famous option is Lagoa da Conceição just a few minutes from our headquarters! Ibiraquera beach (2 hour drive from the island), it is considered one of the best places around for this sport. There are also many schools that will assist you and rent equipment. So, if kitesurfing is the purpose of your visit you are definitely in the right place and with the right crew.
THE PACKAGES
STANDARD PACKAGE
including:
- Accommodation just a few steps from the beach
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Daily Brazilian style breakfast (Fruits, cereals, bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, fruit juices, coffee and milk). Others on request
- Amazing beach and wonderful natural surroundings
7 DAY PACKAGE
Group size/Rates per person
1 Pax = USD 549
2 Pax = USD 529
3 Pax = USD 500
4 Pax= USD 479
5 Pax = USD 460
14 DAY PACKAGE
Group size/Rates per person
1 Pax = USD 989
2 Pax = USD 952
3 Pax = USD 900
4 Pax = USD 862
5 Pax = USD 828
PREMIUM PACKAGE
including:
- Accommodation just a few steps from the beach
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Daily Brazilian style breakfast (Fruits, cereals, bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, fruit juices, coffee and milk). Others on request
- Daily guided surf sessions to the best beach breaks on the island and surroundings
- Rental Car (Campct wiht AC and insurance)
- Guided city tour to restaurants, nightclubs, bars and other attractions
- Amazing beach and wonderful natural surroundings
7 DAY PACKAGE
Group size/Rates per person
1 Pax = USD 859
2 Pax = USD 839
3 Pax = USD 799
4 Pax= USD 779
5 Pax = USD 759
14 DAY PACKAGE
Group size/Rates per person
1 Pax = USD 1,546
2 Pax = USD 1,510
3 Pax = USD 1,438
4 Pax = USD 1,402
5 Pax = USD 1,366
Additional days on the above packages will range from USD 109 and USD 120 depending on group size and availability
SURF LESSONS
All equipment included (Boards, rash, wetsuit, leaxh and wax)
Classes at Campeche Beach
2 clases of 90 min. per day / 7 days a week:
140 EUR per person
BOARD RENTAL
120 EUR per week (7 days)
KITE SURF COURSE
all equipment included (Boards, sails, harness, rash and wetsuit)
4 Classes of 1 hour
Classes at Lagoa da Conceiçao
240 EUR
WIND SURF COURSE
8 Clases of 1 hour
170 EUR
UNLIMITED FUN !
Below is a list of a few other activities we selected to offer you during your stay. All of them are managed by professional instructors/institutions meeting all the safety requirements determined by law.
- Paraglide flight.
- Sandboard sessions (board rental).
- Boat trips (Campeche Island, Anhaomirim and Costa da Lagoa).
- Snorkeling / Diving
- River Rafting and much more...
THE LOCATION
Brazil is known worldwide for its incredible parties, beautiful people and appreciation for living life passionately and vibrantly. Florianopolis in particular is blessed not only with incredible natural beauty, but also with some of the hottest nightlife in South America, and for that matter, the entire world. Dozens of nightclubs and hundreds of bars are spread through the city, but the central and Lagoa da Conceição areas offer most of the options. You will have a wide variety of rhythms and beats to choose from, going from local Brazilian music to rap, reggae, rock and roll, pop and electronic music. No matter what your plans are for the evening, the city will offer you the best option, always with friendly, warm and beautiful people around.
Florianopolis is considered an outdoor gymnasium for extreme sports. Its geography favors that since the island has 42 beaches, sand dunes, lagoons, waterfalls and many hills. For that reason the options you have for sports are endless. Surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, sandboarding, paragliding, hangliding, horseriding, rockclimbing, mountainbiking are the most practiced in this sports paradise. Most of them have specialized schools if you intend to adventure yourself in any of these activities. Floripa, as the city is known locally is widely recognized as the surf capital of Brazil and is renowned for year-round consistent swell, diversity of breaks and crystal clear water. Floripa has waves that cater to all surf abilities, from first time surfers to the most experienced and hardcore big wave riders. In this page you can check the main surf spots on the island and have a glance at a few of the other sports you can enjoy here with us. So if you want to experience hassle free access to world-class surfing in a world-class location with a world-class crew, you’ve come to the right place. Have fun!
Florianopolis – or “Desterro” as it was originally called – was founded in 1700 and settled fifty years later by immigrants from the Portuguese mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores. Since then, it’s gradually developed from being a sleepy provincial backwater into a sleepy state capital. With the construction of the bridges linking the island with the mainland, Florianopolis as a port has all but died, and today the city thrives as an administrative, commercial and tourist centre. Land reclamation for a multi-lined highway and new bus terminals has totally eliminated the character of the old seafront. Despite all the changes, though, the late nineteenth-century pastel-colored, stuccoes buildings still recall faint “old world” images, while the relaxed, small-town atmosphere provides a total contrast to the excitement of São Paulo or Rio.
The cuisine of the island of Florianopolis has been greatly influenced by its past and present cultures. The impressions of their dishes are truly unique based on these different habits. Seafood is the city’s specialty. The oysters, cultivated in the south of the island can be consumed fresh out of the sea. The shrimp is the favorite aperitif, prepared and served in different ways. Tainha (Mullet) – fished between May and June, is prepared in “escalade” fashion: after salted and dried, it is grilled. Another characteristic of Florianopolis are the simple and cozy restaurants, close to the beaches and maintained by the fishermen. The city also has more sophisticated restaurants and fast food places, which serve international dishes, burgers, pizzas, sushi and so on.
THE TRIP
TRANSPORT
Buses are totally safe and cheap (for about aU$1 you can go to any beach). Taxis can easily be found and are safe too, but make sure you come up to a price before you leave to your destination. In Florianopolis hitchhiking is still safe and a lot of people actually stop. Car and motorcycle rental are also available with prices starting around U$ 20 a day.
SAFETY
Brazil is no more dangerous than anywhere in Europe or North America and violent crimes against tourists or foreign visitors are extremely rare. Brazil is also politically stable with no natural enemies and no terrorist activities. The crime tourists are most likely to fall victim to in Brazilian cities is robbery and pick pocketing, so do not leave your belongings unattended and do not wear jewelry in the streets. Always leave travelers checks, passports, air tickets and the like in the hotel safe deposit box. Visitors should however carry some form of ID, such as a photocopy of their passports, with them at all times.
FLORIANOPOLIS IS THE SAFEST PLACE IN BRAZIL. People jogging at night, and girls hitch hiking. You cant even do that in Europe!
HEALTH
Brazil has an excellent network of private hospitals and clinics in the major cities. Private medical assistance can be more expensive, but Brazil has a public health service that will look after foreign visitors in an emergency. Medical Insurance is recomended for all visitors. Usually vaccinations against Yellow Fever are not required when traveling to Brazil
MONEY
The Brazilian currency is called “Real” (“heh-ALL”). The Atm and Bank network throughout Brazil will accept most of the bank/credit card network/operators. Cash and traveler checks can be exchanged in banks and exchange shops.
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