Cacupe is a quiet 400-meter North Bay beach in an upscale residential area of Florianopolis. Not ideal for swimming but perfect for kayaking, stand-up paddling, and spectacular sunset views. One of the most peaceful beaches on the island, just 12 minutes from downtown.
Cacupe is a quiet 400-meter beach on the North Bay between Santo Antonio de Lisboa and downtown. An upscale residential neighborhood with waterfront mansions. Not ideal for swimming but offers spectacular sunsets and excellent conditions for kayaking and stand-up paddling on the calm bay waters.
Via SC-401 North, turn left at the Cacupe entrance. About 12 minutes from downtown.
Year-round. Late afternoon for sunset. Calm mornings for water sports.
Santo Antonio de Lisboa is the best-preserved historic Azorean neighborhood in Florianopolis with 18th-century colonial mansions and the island most beautiful sunset. Its seafood restaurants are the finest on the island. The 600-meter North Bay beach is more cultural than recreational. Just 15 minutes from downtown.
Sambaqui is an Azorean fishing village on Florianopolis North Bay, famous for seafood restaurants serving fresh bay-cultivated oysters. Not a swimming beach but an essential culinary destination. The sunset over the mainland is spectacular. Located 20 minutes from downtown.
Beira-Mar Norte is the main urban promenade of Florianopolis along the North Bay. 3 km of sidewalk for walking, running and cycling. Not a swimming beach but offers spectacular sunsets.