Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Florianópolis

Florianópolis is a city in Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 412,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 44 beaches & coast, 44 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 33 waterfalls. The must-see places are Catedral Metropolitana (1 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (1 km) and Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina (4 km).

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Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Florianópolis at a glance

Location
Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 412,724
Coordinates
27.5967° S, 48.5492° W
Places within 50 km
230 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Florianópolis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Florianópolis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Florianópolis

51 beaches & coast within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is Ponta da Ilhota (3 km); the best-known is Praia da Joaquina (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Florianópolis

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is José Boiteux (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Florianópolis

36 churches within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is Catedral Metropolitana (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Florianópolis

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is Cachoeira Do Bom Jesus (1 km); the best-known is Praia da Cachoeira (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Florianópolis

23 museums within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is Casa da Memória Annita Hoepcke da Silva (1 km); the best-known is Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Florianópolis

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Florianópolis. The closest is Trapiche da Beira Mar (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Florianópolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Florianópolis
  2. 1 km Catedral Metropolitana · church, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  3. 1 km Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário · church, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  4. 4 km Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina · museum, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  5. 8 km Ilha de Santa Catarina · river spot, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  6. 7 km Lagoa Pequena · lake, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  7. 12 km Back to Florianópolis

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How to reach Florianópolis

    All places near Florianópolis by distance

    Within 15 km of Florianópolis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Florianópolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast4451Ponta da Ilhota (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4444José Boiteux (1 km)
    Churches3536Catedral Metropolitana (1 km)
    Waterfalls3333Cachoeira Do Bom Jesus (1 km)
    Museums2323Casa da Memória Annita Hoepcke da Silva (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2222Trapiche da Beira Mar (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Parque Natural Municipal Do Morro da Cruz (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Ilha Das Vinhas (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Lagoa de Dentro (10 km)
    Parks44Praça XV de Novembro (1 km)
    Caves44Caverna Das Pinturas (14 km)
    Other attractions22Hercílio Luz Bridge (2 km)

    Florianópolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Florianópolis?

    Catedral Metropolitana (church, about 1 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (church, about 1 km), Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina (museum, about 4 km), Ilha de Santa Catarina (river spot, about 10 km), Lagoa Pequena (lake, about 12 km), Praia da Joaquina (beach, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Florianópolis?

    230 places on Spotwander: 44 beaches & coast, 44 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 33 waterfalls, 23 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Florianópolis?

    Ponta da Ilhota, about 3 km by road; Âncora (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Florianópolis?

    José Boiteux, about 1 km by road; Secretaria de Patrimônio da União (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Florianópolis?

    Catedral Metropolitana, about 1 km by road; Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Florianópolis?

    Start in Florianópolis, visit Catedral Metropolitana, then Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário, then Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina, then Ilha de Santa Catarina, then Lagoa Pequena, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Florianópolis?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Florianópolis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Florianópolis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.