Florianópolis Travel Information
Brava Beach
With crystal clear waters, natural beauty and great waves for surfing and bodyboarding Brava is one of the most beautiful beaches in the vicinities of Florianópolis. It lies on the Santa Catarina Island far north coast, 38 kilometers from the center of Florianópolis. Northwest from the beach, following the coast, lies the Ingleses beach.
It has about 1.900 m long, and is inserted between two rocky headlands that form the tip of Rapa to the north and tip of the Witch to the south. Full of luxury condominiums, some hotels, inns and real estates, the beach can still exhibits its vast natural beauty in its two cliffs, visible even with aggression from the standpoint of city planning. It has some infrastructure to serve its visitors as restaurants, markets, bars and shops.
Directed to the northwest - southeast, Brava offers good surfing conditions, being exposed to the action of ocean waves, especially those from the east, being more sheltered from the southern quadrant of the ripples, which are predominant in the winter months. On days with higher waves it is necessary special attention when entering the sea to prevent drowning, as the name says: "Praia Brava" (rough).
Besides surfing, many other sports related to nature can be practiced in the region. It has good points for jumps with paragliding and hang gliding, provides good fishing at its shores, has trails of varying degrees of difficulty on their shores and good diving apnea can be performed right next to the shore, with proper precautions and care. Another healthy option is to walk on the sandy beach, enjoying the beautiful scenery. From Brava beach you can see the Arvoredo island part of the Marine Biological Reserve of the Arvoredo.
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Activities near to Brava Beach
| Ponta das Canas Beach (beach) -
This beach shares the same name as the neighborhood it is found in. Ponta das Canas is in Florianopolis, the capital of Santa Catarina, Brazil and is located on northern Santa Catarina Island.
The beach is roughly 1km long, with calm waters and is considered a popular tourist destination. Historically it was a fishing village, but tourism has started to take over the beach, making it a nice location to... Address: Ponta das Canas Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brasil Distance: 1.39km from the Brava Beach |  |
| Lagoinha Beach (beach) -
Lagoinha is a beach and a neighborhood in the city of Florianopolis. It lies at the northern end of Santa Catarina Island, between two rocky points, Ponta das Canas to the west, and Praia Brava to the east. The neighborhood and beach belong to the district of Cachoeira do Bom Jesus.
This area gets fewer swimmers than the beaches on either side, due to accessibility. The two beaches on either side of Lag... Address: Estrada Jornalista Jaime de Arruda Ramos 1850, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 1.69km from the Brava Beach |  |
| Cachoeira do Bom Jesus Beach (beach) -
The district of Cachoeira do Bom Jesus is 30 km from downtown Florianópolis. Its name derives from the waterfall (Cachoeira) located on Bom Jesus Hill. The beach is named after the district it is located in. It lies beside the Canasvieiras beach, with the same beautiful natural characteristics such as fine white sand, calm, clean and warm waters but it's quieter than its neighbor. Connected to Canasvieiras and P... Address: Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 1.84km from the Brava Beach |  |
Restaurants near to Brava Beach
| Kioske do Pirata is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Brava Beach and can be found at Rua Antônio Jorge Salum, Located on the edge of Praia Brava, the Kiosk of the Pirate serves its customers in the sand, the wooden deck and lounges that sit behind the kiosk. Among the beverages are the most sought after fruit caipirinhas and strikes. The menu of appetizers and snacks, are successful options such as breaded shrimp, which serves two people. |
| Papparella - Ponta das Canas is a Pizzeria restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Brava Beach and can be found at Avenida Luiz Boiteux Piazza, 4900 For more than 20 years on Avenida Beira-Mar Norte, Papparella specializes in pizzas with a variety of fillings. One of the differences of the house is that the customer can choose the thickness of the dough according to your taste, and they could request edges stuffed with cheese. One of the most requested flavors leads tomato sauce, mozz |
| Lo Stivale is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Brava Beach and can be found at Avenida Luiz Boiteux Piazza, 4838 Opened in 1996 the Stivale Lo is known for its risotto dishes, meats and salads. Specializing in Italian cuisine, the house stands the ostrich fillet in a sauce of green pepper. The wine list features domestic and imported labels, all harmonized by sommelier John Lombardo. |
| Canto do Mar - Deputado Fernando Viegas is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Brava Beach and can be found at Rua Deputado Fernando Viegas, 560 The two restaurants of the network are specialized in dishes prepared with fish. One of the highlights is salmon grove, prepared with grilled steak on cassava stew with shrimp and cream of basil. As input the tip of the Song of the Sea is the crab in mango, crab meat, diced mango and creamy gratin of cream and flamed with Cointreau. |
Hotels near to Brava Beach
 Hotel Praia Brava The 4-star Hotel Praia Brava offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Florianopolis. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Business center, laundry service/dry cleaning, 24hr room service, tours, meeting facilities are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with hand... |
Entremares Residence Entremares Residence is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Florianopolis. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. All the necessary facilities, including business center, pets allowed, 24hr room service, are at hand. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Take a break from a long... |
 Brava Apart HotelStop at Brava Apart Hotel to discover the wonders of Florianopolis. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Bar/pub, Wi-Fi in public areas, business center, car park are there for guest's enjoyment. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facil... |
 Pousada Villabella Villaggio HotelPousada Villabella Villaggio Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Florianopolis, whether exploring or just passing through. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's 24hr room service, business center, safety deposit boxes, bar/pub, pets allowed. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped w... |