Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Penha

Penha is a town in Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 20,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 34 churches, 38 beaches & coast, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lagoa de Barra Velha (23 km), Praia Do Pinho (36 km) and Praia Do Estaleirinho (40 km).

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Penha, Santa Catarina
Penha, Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí district, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Penha at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 20,096
Coordinates
26.7694° S, 48.6458° W
Places within 50 km
134 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Penha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penha: 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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Churches near Penha

65 churches within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Comunidade Cristã de Penha (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Penha

56 beaches & coast within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Praia da Saudade (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penha

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Mirante João Sandri (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mirante João Sandri · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí · ~21 km
  • Serra da Mantiqueira · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana de Jaraguá do Sul · ~24 km
  • Morro Grande · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana de Joinville · ~27 km
  • Morro Comprido · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana de Joinville · ~29 km
  • Morro Do Fogo · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Vale Europeu · ~30 km
  • Serra Arataca · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Vale Europeu · ~32 km

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Forts & heritage near Penha

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Praça Do Trapiche (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Penha

32 museums within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Museu Oceanográfico Univali (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Penha

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Penha. The closest is Cachoeira da Praia Vermelha (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Penha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penha
  2. 2 km Comunidade Cristã de Penha · church, Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí
  3. 3 km Praia Alegre · beach, Santa Catarina
  4. 23 km Lagoa de Barra Velha · beach, Região Metropolitana de Jaraguá do Sul
  5. 22 km Praia Bacia da Vovó · beach, Região Metropolitana da Foz do Rio Itajaí
  6. 1 km Praia da Saudade · beach, Santa Catarina
  7. 1 km Back to Penha

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How to reach Penha

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    Within 15 km of Penha

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3465Comunidade Cristã de Penha (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3856Praia da Saudade (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2138Mirante João Sandri (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1733Praça Do Trapiche (6 km)
    Museums832Museu Oceanográfico Univali (6 km)
    Waterfalls1017Cachoeira da Praia Vermelha (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Ilha Das Cabras (30 km)
    Other attractions03Praça Hercílio Luz (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lagoa de Taquaras (35 km)
    Parks11Beto Carrero World (6 km)
    Caves11Caverna Dos Piratas (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Templo Budista (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Canela Preta Biological Reserve (93 km)

    Penha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penha?

    Praia da Saudade (beach, about 1 km), Praia Bacia da Vovó (beach, about 1 km), Praia Alegre (beach, about 1 km), Comunidade Cristã de Penha (church, about 2 km), Lagoa de Barra Velha (beach, about 23 km), Praia de Piçarras (beach, about 3 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 38 beaches & coast, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Penha?

    Comunidade Cristã de Penha, about 2 km by road; Assembleia de Deus (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Penha?

    Praia da Saudade, about 1 km by road; Praia Bacia da Vovó (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penha?

    Mirante João Sandri, about 21 km by road; Serra da Mantiqueira (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penha?

    Start in Penha, visit Comunidade Cristã de Penha, then Praia Alegre, then Lagoa de Barra Velha, then Praia Bacia da Vovó, then Praia da Saudade, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penha?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Penha

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