Praia Brava

Full of luxury properties, Brava is one of the most exclusive beaches in Florianópolis. As it is located at the northern end of Santa Catarina Island, it has only one access road, and to get there you must go up and down the hill, when you discover one of the most wonderful views of the city. The place is paradisiacal, with fine sand, blue sea, but agitated, which is why the beach has this name.

Brava is ideal for a vacation, or a season, for resting, surfing or a sport in the sand. Walking or running on the beach is a great choice, as is taking one of the trails that run along the hills that border the beach and that for the more radical are take-off points for Paragliding. The beach Club Le Bar Baron is a more sophisticated option to eat well and enjoy the day with friends, in summer the party goes until late at night. But there is also the choice of kiosks and simpler beachside bars.

The fixed population does not exceed 1,000 inhabitants, however, during the high season this number can be five times greater, especially during the New Year and Carnival periods. Local commerce is limited, but just 3 km away are supermarkets, fishmongers, bakeries and several shops in Ponta das Canas. Those who choose Brava enjoy the beaches in the north of the island, such as Canasvieiras, Jurerê Internacional and others located at a maximum of 15 km.

Officially, Praia Brava is part of the District of Cachoeira do Bom Jesus and is not a neighborhood recognized by law. Praia Brava is 34 km from the center of Florianópolis, and 46 km from the airport. The neighborhood is served by three bus lines, which connect the neighborhood to other beaches in the north of the island and to the central terminal of Florianópolis.