Municipal da Lagoinha do Leste Park

Beach, cliffs, pond, waterfall and native forest. These ingredients are all together in the East Pond, which hides its charm among the hills of the southern island of Santa Catarina. One of the last strongholds of Atlantic forest still preserved in Florianopolis, the Municipal Park of the East Pond, was created by statute in 1992 and comprises an area of ​​453 hectares of lush beauty.

The best way to get to the East Pond is on foot. Driving is impossible, there is no road. You can also go by sea, arriving precarious because of the surf - or helicopter, an unusual way. This relative difficulty of access has served, over time, as a protective shield in place. The walk provides for breaking a sweat, but does not require mountaineering skills and can be viewed without sacrifice by those who enjoy being close to nature.

There are two trail options, each with its advantages. To get faster, you can make the walk an hour from the community of Pantano do Sul, through the woods and hills. You access most used by visitors. The ground is rocky and uneven, but easy to walk if you watch where you step. After the climb, one gets the surprise of a fabulous view of the Pond. Then just go down and sink your feet in the sand.

The alternative is to get longer in Praia da Armação, cross a creek to the beach Matadeiro and take the trail that goes through the hillside north to south, bordering the top of the hillside to the sea. Can you get two and half hours to three hours, a leisurely postcard.

The landscape is a breathtaking beauty, with waves blown on the rocks below, her eyes welling up of water d `land and discreet company of locals, seagulls, sparrows, hawks, small rodents, lizards and - very rarely - snakes (if they are not too bothered will not bother). Although the trail is relatively safe, it is worth repeating a valuable tip: watch where you put your feet. The vegetation is scrub and thorny, which may yield some scratches for the distracted.

The East Beach Pond is a little over a mile long and faces the open sea. Limited to the right and left with stone cliffs and is surrounded by hills with native vegetation. The pond that gives the place its name is fed by a watershed of small streams that are born in the forest. This set is home to rich natural biodiversity.

A side note: anyone who has had the privilege to attend on special occasions, the spectacle of phosphorescent algae in Pond with the scene is forever etched in the retina. As a pipedream, the water sparkles at the slightest touch, wet sand the edge with steps shines at night.

The entire park area is classified as "permanent preservation" by Law No. 3.701/92. It is forbidden to land subdivision, the opening or extension of roads and any type of building, the use of motor vehicles, hunting animals and collecting plants. At the trailhead Pantano do Sul, a sign asks visitors to City Hall to bring their trash back and avoid making fires that can cause fires. The appeal, unfortunately, has not been seen by several visitors, who leave cans, bottles, plastic bags, sandals and all kinds of debris left over from the camps.

Goblin Watchers

"The last area of ​​the island became a free city park, but is only delivered to the care of his 'elves', who are permanent residents and surfers, its Valdir and Tiburcio," says social scientist Luiz Pereira, a native of the island and attended ancient beach. The supervision of the Forestry Police and the Municipality is poor and has failed to prevent environmental aggression.

Tips

Before starting the tour, some basics. First, take food. The East Pond has no bar, restaurant or grocery store, and the walk gives a hungry dog. A basic rule of the place - which unfortunately is not followed by everyone - is to bring back all the trash you produce. A heavy plastic bag should be your companion in adventure. Remember, even a cigarette butt is litter.

Preparations should also include a good pair of walking shoes, light clothes, hat and sunscreen. If you have rained a few days before, no problem of water supply on the route. But it is good to bring your own supply, to be sure.

Wake up early in order to seize the day to the fullest and avoid the risk of a walk back in the dark. Go in groups is more fun and safer. As the place is inaccessible, a simple ankle sprain may complicate the ride tripper isolated.

Location

Getting there: By two tracks, one starting in Praia Matadeiro and another starting in the community of Praia do Pantano do Sul.

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