Title: Paulas Travel Guide: Best of Paulas, São Francisco do Sul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Paulas](https://expedia.co.uk/Paulas-Hotels.d553248635318479200.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul.d6053373.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Paulas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Paulas.d553248635318479200.Car-Hire-Guide)[Paulas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Paulas.d553248635318479200.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Paulas Travel Guide ## São Francisco do Sul ## Visit Paulas Things to do Hotels Where to stay [São Francisco do Sul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/So-Francisco-do-Sul.dx6053373) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Praia da Enseada - Guarujá - São Paulo - Brasil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268385/336b484e-ede6-47b3-bbaa-0a108c909000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Enseada Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Enseada Beach during your travels in São Francisco do Sul? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Enseada-Beach-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d6268385.Attraction) #### Museu do Naufragio You can browse the exhibits at Museu do Naufragio, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to São Francisco do Sul. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museu-Do-Naufragio-Paulas.d553248621562480918.Attraction) #### Ubatuba Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ubatuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ubatuba. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ubatuba-Beach-Santa-Catarina-State.d6268393.Attraction) #### Praia dos Ingleses Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia dos Ingleses during your trip to São Francisco do Sul? Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Dos-Ingleses-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d553248635997368320.Attraction) #### Marechal Luz Fort You can learn about the history of São Francisco do Sul with a stop at Marechal Luz Fort. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marechal-Luz-Fort-Ubatuba.d6268387.Attraction) #### Capri Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capri Beach during your travels in São Francisco do Sul? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capri-Beach-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d6268400.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Paulas ![Hotel VillaReal Sao Francisco do Sul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15146400/15146399/b46be12a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel VillaReal Sao Francisco do Sul Rua Francisco Machado de Souza 1135 São Francisco do Sul SC £102 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in São Francisco do Sul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Figueira Beach and Museu do Naufragio ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=15146399&PinnedHotelID=15146399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318479200) ![Comfort Hotel Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1486400/1486389/261935de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Hotel Joinville Rua Senador Felipe Schmidt, 460 Centro Joinville SC £44 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Via Gastronomica and Mirante are located ... 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Sete de Setembro, 40 Joinville SC Stay at this hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Immigration and Colonization and National ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108746083&PinnedHotelID=108746083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318479200) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108746083&PinnedHotelID=108746083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318479200) ![pousada São José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364600/102364589/99ad4b31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pousada São José Américp Matrangola Joinville Santa Catarina Stay at this inn in Joinville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mirante and Liga Theater are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews) Stay was ok, except for the noise outside and the shower has few water and pressure. Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=102364589&PinnedHotelID=102364589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318479200) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=102364589&PinnedHotelID=102364589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318479200) ![Bourbon Convention Hotel Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1810000/1807600/1807586/71d429ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bourbon Convention Hotel Joinville Rua Visconde De Taunay, 275 Joinville SC £55 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mueller Shopping Mall and Via ... 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635318479200) ## Check Paulas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[22 Feb - 23 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318479200&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Paulas ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Reta Reta might not have many top sights, but Calixto Beach and Praia dos Ingleses are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Reta.dx553248635318492982) ![#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa, vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras. São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/171df2c7-0029-41ad-a846-48293b840d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rócio Pequeno While Rócio Pequeno may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Rocio-Pequeno.dx553248635318336881) ![#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa, vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras. São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/d336e835-aa59-4fbf-ae6a-1f8c944038fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sao Francisco do Sul Centro Visitors to Sao Francisco do Sul Centro like its beaches and museums, and Museu Nacional do Mar Embarcações Brasileiras is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Centro.dx553248635318523672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### São José do Acaraí While São José do Acaraí isn't home to many top sights, Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Sao-Jose-Do-Acarai.dx553248635318337043) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Água Branca Though Água Branca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Agua-Branca.dx553248635318519483) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Iperoba Iperoba might not have many top sights, but Ubatuba Beach and Enseada Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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