Santa Catarina Kiteboarding Travel Guide

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Garopaba Beach, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Garopaba Beach, Santa Catarina (courtesy, Brazil Ministry of Tourism)

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Santa Catarina Kiteboarding Travel Tips

  • The Parrot Islands, known locally as Ilha dos Papagaios Pequena and Ilha do Papagaios Grande, are the best places for kiteboarding in Florianópolis and are considered by some as the best in all of Brazil.
  • The windy season in Florianópolis runs from September through March, with the best months being September, October, and November.
  • Other excellent areas for kiteboarding in Florianópolis include Lagoa da Ibiraquera, Lagoa da Conceição, Praia Mole, and Campeche. The shallow areas of Lagoa da Conceição make it excellent for beginners.

Beach Overview: Santa Catarina, Brazil

Santa Catarina is one of the states of Brazil, located in the south on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital and main tourist center of the state is Florianópolis, a city that straddles both the mainland and Santa Catarina Island, or Ilha de Santa Catarina, just off the coast in the center of the state. Brazilians have affectionately nicknamed the city Floripa. Tiny by Brazilian standards, the city only has 400,000 year-round residents. With its Hawaii-like feel, it is consistently rated the city with the highest quality of life in the country. The area has recently come to the attention of the international jet set—and Argentines, other South Americans, and now Americans and Canadians are beginning to vacation here in large numbers. Many who visit decide to stay. Read More

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Hotels

Pousada Natur Campeche

Campeche Beach
Florianopolis

Distance: 68.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Kiteboarding
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Hotel Chandra

Av. dos B�zios, 1050
Florianopolis 88053-350

Distance: 63.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Kiteboarding
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Bristol Castelmar Hotel

Rua Felipe Schmidt, 1.260
Florianopolis Map

Distance: 67.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Kiteboarding
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Nexus Surf

expert favorite attraction
Good For Kiteboarding
Rodovia Jornalista Manoel de Menezes 2031
Florianopolis, Brazil

Distance: 73.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Nexus Surf is a surf company offering surf excursions and lessons, as well as access to Brazil's nightlife. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

The Parrot Islands

expert favorite attraction
Good For Kiteboarding
off the coast of Florianopolis
Florianopolis, Brazil

Distance: 74.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Parrot Islands, known locally as Ilha dos Papagaios Pequena and Ilha do Papagaios Grande, are... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Brazil Ecojourneys

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Good For Kiteboarding
Santa Catarina Island
Florianopolis CEP 88066-600 Brazil

Distance: 77.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Brazil EcoJourneys is a tour company that offers travel packages, ecotourism, tours, day trips and adventures in South Brazil.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Santa Catarina

Distance (mi.)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport 284.2 map
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport 292.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Catarina

Distance (mi.)
Joinville Cubatao Airport 59.5 map
Florianopolis Hercilio Luz Airport 71.6 map
Curitiba Afonso Pena Airport 106.0 map



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