Florianópolis Travel Information
Barra da Lagoa
The beach is the largest fishing nucleus of Florianópolis and one of the most sought after by tourists for its very clean and calm waters and a few waves. Amid its natural beauties there is a river that comes from the Lagoa da Conceição and ends up meeting with the sea of Barra. It's all very harmonious nature and fishing village.
Surrounded by azorean villages and buildings, the suspension bridge that connects the lagoon to the sea, is one of the main attractions of the beach.
In Barra da Lagoa you can find a very rustic bridge that leads to a small village on the hill, passing through lanes, where there is a perfect trail on the mountain that leads us to a wonderful view of the whole beach, just beautiful! The beach of Barra da Lagoa is very friendly, bustling, urbanized and is full of popular bars and restaurants.
During the month of July visiting the beach of Barra da Lagoa can prove that the best in seafood. The Festa da Tainha (Mullet fish Festival) is held next to the suspension bridge, a large structure built to welcome approximately 10,000 people. Besides the food with a strong presence of the mullet, visitors can check out the local crafts such as ceramics and photography exhibition, workshops, fishing net and bobbin lace, and folkloric shows and local bands. The dishes consumed are three versions of the mullet rock climbing, baked and fried. It is 20 miles from downtown.
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Activities near to Barra da Lagoa
| Praia da Galheta (beach) - The Galheta beachis a wild beach located east of the island of Santa Catarina, which is situated Florianopolis, capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. It is accessible only by trails, low degree of difficulty, starting at Praia Mole or the channel of Barra da Lagoa, 15 km from the Capital Centre. Naturism is allowed by municipal law since 1997, but was practiced for many years.The Association of Friends of Galheta also develo... Address: Parque municipal da Galheta, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 1.22km from the Barra da Lagoa | |
| Municipal da Galheta Park (park) - The park has an area of 1493ha, Galheta the beach, and its vegetation consists of grasses on top of hills, remnants of rainforest on the slopes and bushes in the area near the beach. The process of its creation began in the '80s, the movement for environmental preservation contrary to speculation that destroyed the greatest natural beauties of the island. The park also has a site with inscriptions, lithic workshops, grinding grooves and... Address: Parque Municipal da Galheta Florianópolis - SC Distance: 1.22km from the Barra da Lagoa | |
| Lagoa da Conceição (beach) -
Situated in the geographical center of the island of Santa Catarina, Lagoa da Conceição neighborhood gathers beaches, dunes, mountains and the largest lagoon of the island. With such diversity, the place became the best known natural landmark in Florianopolis.
Besides tourists, athletes of various sports also take advantage of this diversity. In the pond is common to find windsurfers, sailing, kayaking, kite surfing... Address: Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis - Santa Catarina Distance: 3.00km from the Barra da Lagoa |  |
Restaurants near to Barra da Lagoa
| Cabral is a Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Barra da Lagoa and can be found at Costa da Lagoa, The location of Cabral is one of the main attractions after their regional recipes. The restaurant opened in 1988, is located in the fishing village of Costa da Lagoa, and highlights the rotation of shrimp as one of the most requested in the house. The rotation serves breaded shrimp, garlic and oil and breath, in addition to crab cakes an |
| Tamarutaca is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Barra da Lagoa and can be found at Rua Laurindo José de Souza, 663 Specializing in seafood, the Tamarutaca has the star of their menu shrimp. Prepared in various ways, gets featured on the crustacean recipe shrimp cream cheese, or shrimp in the sequence, which serves up to three people. Entry is highlighted in the crab cakes with cream cheese. Tamarutaca located in Florianopolis. |
| Ponto de Vista is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Barra da Lagoa and can be found at Rodovia Jornalista Manoel de Menezes, 1747 The house blend of ambient bar, café, craft shop, restaurant, and receive art exhibitions and live shows. In the restaurant, the highlight is the fish, and among the most requested dishes is with pineapple anchovy prepared with anchovy fillet grilled with butter sauce, pineapple, mushrooms and capers, accompanied by potato soutée. T |
| The Week is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Barra da Lagoa and can be found at Rodovia Jornalista Manoel de Menezes, 2001 With more than 4000 meters square, The Week is aimed at the public GLS - Gays, Lesbians and Sympathizers - and offers attractions on specific days, as programming the site. On the menu, the stars are the drinks of the house, as it takes vodka, liqueur, blue curacao, apple-green syrup and pineapple juice. The Week is located in Florianopol |
Hotels near to Barra da Lagoa
 Villa Oliva Tennis HotelVilla Oliva Tennis Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Florianopolis. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Business center, 24hr room service are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to i... |
| Pousada Dos Corais Hotel Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Florianopolis, Pousada Dos Corais Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. To be found at the hotel are 24hr room service, business center, room service. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Access to the hotel's garden will further enhance your satisfy... |
| Pousada Ancora Hotel Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Florianopolis, Pousada Ancora Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. 24hr room service, safety deposit boxes, business center, laundry service/dry cleaning are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level o... |
 Barra Loft HotelBarra Loft Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Florianopolis. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's room service, pets allowed, business center, airport transfer, 24hr room service. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Access to the hotel... |