Florianópolis Travel Information
Forte Beach
Located 25 km from the center of Florianópolis, the beach of Ponta Grossa, also known as Praia do Forte is only 90 meters long, is a sea of clear water and gentle waves and a very white, fine and soft sand beach. It is possible to penetrate into the sea by walking up to 220 meters. The beach retains the characteristics of calm waters, which resemble a large green swimming pool.
Previously, the site was exclusively for fishermen and not much visited, as access was only possible by sea or steep trails. Today the place has an incipient infrastructure and is beginning to attract tourists.
Forte beach is named after the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa located at its extreme right, and can be accessed by a small trail going up the beach. In primitive times, Praia do Forte served as support for local residents in fishing and in and out of boats. Currently, there are resort tourism, history and culture. It has also restaurants and bars.
Directions: exit toward the center of the North Island. After passing the toll booth off, heading to the entrance to the road to Praia do Forte.
Location: The beach is roughly 25 km from the center of Florianópolis, between the beach Jurerê Inernacional and Daniela.
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Activities near to Forte Beach
| Fortaleza de Santa Cruz - Anhatomirim (historical) - The Fortress of Santa Cruz, located on the island of Anhatomirim, was the main fortification of the old defensive system of the island of Santa Catarina, designed and built by Brig Portuguese José da Silva Paes from 1739. This system was also composed by the strength of Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa, Santo Antônio de Ratones and Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba.Belonging to the Navy Department, the Fort Anhatomirim was listed in ... Address: Forte São José da Ponta Grossa Jurere, Florianópolis - SC Distance: 0.24km from the Forte Beach |  |
| Jurerê Beach (beach) -
In the neighborhood of Jurerê, northern of Santa Catarina island lies the Jurerê beach. With its famous emerald green warm waters, long and calm waves, this fine and clear sandy beach is between Canasvieiras and Forte beaches.
This beach, the most traditional of the island of Santa Catarina, for its strategic position, together with the tip of land to the west, had the first name of Ponta Grossa, in ref... Address: Jurerê - Florianópolis - SC, Brasil Distance: 1.46km from the Forte Beach |  |
| Ironman Brazil (festival) - The Ironman Brazil is the largest triathlon race in Latin America. Are 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling and 42 km run. The national phase of the Ironman is the only Latin American qualifying for the World Ironman in Hawaii.
Conceived by U.S. Marines John Collins, Ironman emerged in Hawaii in 1978 and was attended by 15 super athletes, of which only 12 finished the race. Comprising of a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling and 42 km run, ended up... Address: Jurere Florianópolis - SC Distance: 1.70km from the Forte Beach |  |
Restaurants near to Forte Beach
| O Pescador Lobo is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Forte Beach and can be found at Rua José Cardoso de Oliveira, Established in 1987, The Fisherman Lobo takes the surname of the owner, Wolf. The house specialty is the seafood, especially shrimp. One of the most requested dishes is shrimp in a pumpkin, with rice, potatoes and salad. The house also meets by tele-delivery, but the view of the fortress of Sao José da Ponta Grossa, compensates for lea |
| El Divino Beach is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Forte Beach and can be found at Avenida dos Pampos, The exquisite El Divino Beach welcomes tourists and famous for enjoying exquisite dishes, prepared primarily with seafood. One of the requests are coquilles, scallops with prawns, cream and gruyere cheese gratin. The redneck tutti-frutti is among the most requested drinks prepared with rum or vodka and tropical fruit. |
| Café de la Musique is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Forte Beach and can be found at Avenida dos Merlins, With two locations, one inside and one outside the Café de la Musique is relaxed, with tables and seaside bungalows. The highlight on the menu are fish and seafood, especially the not so traditional area as tambaqui and arowana. One of the highlights of the house is the tambaqui fillet in orange sauce and coconut rice. |
| Armazém de Secos e Molhados is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Forte Beach and can be found at Avenida dos Salmões, 874 The Dry and Wet Depot serves a choice of appetizers and snacks in a relaxed and welcoming. Are among the most popular soups, sandwiches, Italian bread and pastries. The beer is among the Eisenbahn most requested drinks in addition to the wines. Dry and Wet warehouse is located in Florianopolis. |
Hotels near to Forte Beach
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