For those who want to take advantage of their vacation to travel and discover new and beautiful places, the tip is to choose a hotel that offers easy access to various destinations. The ideal option is to stay in downtown Floripa, at a hotel such as the LK Design Hotel, combining comfort and a great location.
There are several itinerary options leaving from downtown Floripa. I have highlighted the three best tours for you to make the most of your trip. The tips include beautiful beaches, cultural attractions, natural beauty, and gastronomy.
Campeche Island
The main departure points for trips to Campeche Island are Campeche Beach and Armação Beach. From there, boats leave for this beautiful tourist spot. The tour is very popular, so to ensure that everything goes smoothly, it is necessary to contact a schooner company and book your tour in advance, as the island is listed by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) and only 800 people are allowed access per day.
With your schedule set, get ready to experience a little piece of the Caribbean in Santa Catarina waters. This is Campeche Island, a place of unique beauty that will undoubtedly be an unforgettable trip. The fun begins with the boat trip, which passes close to the beaches of Joaquina, Mole, and Galheta, offering a panoramic view of these locations. Upon arriving at the island, you will have access to infrastructure and a restaurant. In addition to the incredible beach where you can enjoy the calm, crystal-clear sea and white sands, you can also venture out on one of the island's trails. The trails are monitored by guides and have options with different degrees of difficulty, with walking times ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Each trail reveals even more of the island's hidden beauty. An unmissable and breathtaking tour that yields beautiful photos and incredible memories.
Barra da Lagoa Natural Pools
Although not a very common outing for visitors to the island, the Barra da Lagoa Natural Pools are a true hidden oasis. The pools are just over 20 km from the city center. The walk to the pools is through lush vegetation, and the trail itself is a spectacle in its own right. Along the way, there are several spots that offer beautiful photo opportunities and are worth stopping to contemplate the beauty. The walk to the Natural Pools takes about 15 minutes, and the trail is easy and well marked.
This is a tour to do early in the morning, so you can enjoy the morning sun and the empty location, which makes the photos even more beautiful. On the way back, you can enjoy lunch at Barra da Lagoa, which has several restaurants serving typical island cuisine.
Saint Anthony of Lisbon
About 15 minutes from the center of the island is the bucolic Santo Antônio de Lisboa. For those who plan to stay a few days in Floripa, this is a destination that needs to be on the list. Access is super easy for those in the city center, and the trip is well worth it. The village of Santo Antônio de Lisboa is a charming place that combines good food and history. The place is a little piece of Portugal in Brazil, with lots of beauty and culture. Santo Antônio de Lisboa is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Floripa and, together with Sambaqui, Cacupé, and Barra de Sambaqui, forms the sunset gastronomic route. The beach has a narrow strip of sand, and from there, you can see the famous Hercílio Luz Bridge. The place is great for contemplating the calm sea and the fishermen's boats that complete the view.
Santo Antônio de Lisboa is of great historical importance, as it was one of the places where the first immigrants arrived in 1648, and it still preserves the typical buildings of Portuguese colonial heritage. Its colorful terraced houses are one of the main attractions of the place, along with its church, cobblestone streets, and traditional cuisine. These details give the village charm, style, and a rustic touch. A visit to Santo Antônio de Lisboa is a late afternoon outing, as the local sunset makes the scenery even more incredible. You can't miss this spectacle and take advantage of the tour to check out the local culinary delights.
More tour options
Floripa offers many incredible destinations. In this article, I have selected three tourist attractions for different tastes, combining history, culture, beaches, and gastronomy. But there are many options for tours around beautiful Florianópolis. If you have any suggestions for an unmissable itinerary leaving from the center of the island, use the comments section or our Instagram and tell me! I want to know your opinion.
Remember that the best way to enjoy all the tours that Floripa has to offer is to stay at a hotel in downtown Florianópolis, such as the LK Design Hotel. That way, you will be close to all the places you want to go and can enjoy the best itineraries on the island.