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.
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Santo Antonio de Lisboa is the best-preserved historic neighborhood in Florianopolis, featuring 18th-century Azorean colonial mansions, a baroque church, and cobblestone streets. The small 600-meter North Bay beach is not ideal for swimming, but its seafood restaurants are considered the island finest. The sunset here is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Florianopolis.
Via SC-401 North, turn left. About 15 minutes from downtown Florianopolis.
Year-round for food and culture. Late afternoon for the unmissable sunset.
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.
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.
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.