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Santa Catarina Coast: Balneário Camboriú, Florianópolis & Garopaba – Route Guide

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Lagoinha do Leste Florianopolis — Santa Catarina: Florianópolis & the Surf Coast
Photo: Camila Boff · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Follow the coast over three days from Balneário Camboriú's waterfront to Florianópolis's historic centre and island coast, then Garopaba and Praia do Rosa. Explore public town and coastal sights as weather and access allow. Surfing, boat trips and other arranged activities are separate choices, and whale or other wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Santa Catarina Coast: Balneário Camboriú, Florianópolis & Garopaba is a 175 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 3–5 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for February, built from 99 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3–5
days
175km
distance
3
Stops
99
curated stops

View ready-made plans 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go

The route

Balneário Camboriú→ 85 kmFlorianópolis→ 90 kmGaropaba & Praia do Rosa

What you'll see

Balneário Camboriú public waterfront-and-city circuit
Use the public central waterfront, civic spaces and established city viewpoints; private attractions, boats and performances remain separate.
Balneário Camboriú
Praia Mole
You will see surfers riding waves and feel the vibrant atmosphere of a popular LGBT-friendly beach.
Florianópolis
Garopaba and Praia do Rosa public surf-coast circuit
Use public town and beach access on the Garopaba–Praia do Rosa coast; surfing, boats, whale sightings and restricted conservation access remain separate.
Garopaba & Praia do Rosa
Cristo Luz
Stand beneath the illuminated Christ statue overlooking the city from a lofty height.
Balneário Camboriú
Campeche
Campeche is a historic beach with a relaxed vibe and scenic coastal views.
Florianópolis
Sloth Beach
Discover a quiet, serene beach nestled beside the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Garopaba & Praia do Rosa
Canasvieiras
Canasvieiras offers a serene beach experience with golden sands and gentle waves.
Florianópolis
Rust Beach
Feel the lively surf vibe with greenish waters and white sands stretching into summer.
Garopaba & Praia do Rosa

Choose your length

3-day plan6 stops · 5.2 h transit2 stops/day · 1.7 h transit/daySee the full plan →4-day plan10 stops · 6.1 h transit2.5 stops/day · 1.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan17 stops · 7.1 h transit3.4 stops/day · 1.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: December, January, February, March, April

Beach high season on the Ilha da Magia — 42 beaches from dune-backed wild to see-and-be-seen — with sequência de camarão shrimp feasts at every lagoon restaurant.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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