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  • Praia Mole
  • Campeche
  • Lagoinha Do Leste
  • Barra Da Lagoa

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Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

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Praia da Armacao

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Armacao is a historic fishing village with a 3.2 km beach in south Florianopolis. Departure point for Campeche Island boats and Lagoinha do Leste trail. Famous for seafood restaurants.

Praia da Armacao

Photo by Cassiano Psomas / Unsplash

Quick Facts
RegionSouth
Length3.2 km
Sand TypeFine sand
WavesModerate
Best ForCulture, Dining, Hiking
AccessPaved road
InfrastructureModerate
Crowd LevelModerate

About

Historic fishing village with a 3.2 km beach. Colorful fishing boats on the sand, seafood restaurants, and departure point for boats to Campeche Island and the trail to Lagoinha do Leste.

How to Get There

Via SC-406 south, 25 km from city center.

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Best Time to Visit

Year-round for culture and dining. Summer for beach.

Things to Do

  • Dining
  • Boat trips
  • Lagoinha do Leste trail
  • Surfing
  • Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to Lagoinha do Leste from Armacao?
The trail starts from the south end of Armacao (Matadeiro), takes about 2 hours and is difficult with steep climbs.

Nearby Beaches

Praia do Matadeiro

Matadeiro is a 900 m beach surrounded by Atlantic Forest in south Florianopolis. Accessible via short trail from Armacao, with moderate waves and wild atmosphere. Passage point for the Lagoinha do Leste trail.

Praia do Morro das Pedras

Morro das Pedras is a 3 km beach with moderate waves in south Florianopolis. Its rocky hill offers panoramic views of the southern coast and is a whale watching point for southern right whales in winter (July-November).

Lagoinha do Leste

Lagoinha do Leste is a 1.2 km wild beach in south Florianopolis, accessible only by trail or boat. Zero infrastructure. White sand, freshwater lagoon and pristine Atlantic Forest. One of Brazil's best beaches per Business Insider.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth
Length3.2 km
Sand TypeFine sand
WavesModerate
Best ForCulture, Dining, Hiking
AccessPaved road
InfrastructureModerate
Crowd LevelModerate