3 Best things to do in Florianópolis in 2 days
Florianópolis, often referred to as “Magic Island,” is a dynamic blend of a vibrant city and picturesque island life. Located in the southern part of Brazil, Florianópolis is renowned not just for its cityscapes but also for its breathtaking natural beauty. The island boasts 42 stunning beaches, making it a haven for beach lovers, surfers, and anyone looking to relax by the water. The city is also famous for its watersports, including surfing and boating, as well as its hiking trails like the famed “Lagoinha do Leste” and the serene “Lagoa da Conceição.”
A bridge connects the island to the mainland, and the population of the city is around 500,000 inhabitants. With its mix of nature, adventure, and culture, Florianópolis offers a perfect getaway for those looking for a quick but fulfilling escape.
In this guide, we’ll focus on the highlights we experienced during our 2-day stay in this beautiful city. While we can’t cover everything this magical island has to offer, we’ll take you through the three best things to do in Florianópolis in 2 days. From stunning beaches to scenic lagoons, we’ll show you how to make the most of your time in this island paradise.
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Where to Stay in Florianópolis
One of the first thing we dod when we travel somewhere is to look for accommodations, here are our recommendations
- (€) Bewiki
- (€€) Costa Solar Lagoa
- (€€€) Pousada Paty´s Garden
How to reach Florianópolis' island
The bus station is directly located at the entrance of the city. You will need to take a bus (1h or so) or an Uber (30 min) to reach Lagoa da Conceição
The central market of the city is located 500m from the bus terminal. We couldn’t see it but we heard it is a great place to eat at.
There is also an airport called Hercílio Luz International Airport and is located 14km from downtown. It is located on the island itself, south of the downtown.
Best things to do in Florianópolis
Lagoa da Conceição
This district of the island is most famous for its shops, restaurants, hostel and hotel. It is located in the center of the island and offer everything a traveller could need. It isn’t anything like a big city but is a lagoon and a small town. It is a good base to start exploring the island. As well, it offers supermarket and street market.
Mole beach
One of the 42 beaches of the island. Long of 960m, it is one of the most touristic beaches on the island. Its width goes from 10m to 120m depending on the ocean tide. It is an ideal place to chill but also to surf as big waves can be encounter there.
You can access the beach on foot from Lagoa da Conceiçãn by simply following the lagoon. At the end of it keep straight, pass the bar and turn left behind it to find a small shortcut to the beach.
On the way there you can make a stop at the sand dunes that are on the right side of the road. You either trek in them or just spend a bit of them within them
lagoinha do Leste
Lagoinha do Leste Beach (also call “Praia da Lagoinha do Leste”) is a secluded beach accessible only on foot through hiking. By secluded, we really mean secluded as the only way to reach it is on foot not many people bother to reach it and that’s a mistake.
Get all the details of this 1-day hike and beach time in this article: The Ultimate Lagoinda do Leste 1-day Hiking Guide – Florianópolis
“Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.” — Paulo Coelho
5 thoughts on “3 Best things to do in Florianópolis in 2 days”
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Really great and has beautiful scenery I enjoyed