Title: São Francisco do Sul Travel Guide: Best of São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Hotels.d6053373.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Holiday-Rentals.d6053373.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul.d6053373.Travel-Guide-Flights)[São Francisco do Sul Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul.d6053373.Car-Hire-Guide)[São Francisco do Sul Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul.d6053373.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São Francisco do Sul Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/63234926-c414-4b18-9247-042a31aed12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/63234926-c414-4b18-9247-042a31aed12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic church in city of Sao Francisco do Sul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/de8620f5-d5aa-4459-8556-d918aa9cd797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#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/b8ce35c4-b332-41b7-8bc5-c2d29913b07b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit São Francisco do Sul Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in São Francisco do Sul ![#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/b8ce35c4-b332-41b7-8bc5-c2d29913b07b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Enseada Travellers like the beaches in Enseada, and Enseada Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Enseada.dx553248635318477023) ![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) ### Ubatuba You'll enjoy the beaches and historical sites in Ubatuba. You might want to make time for a stop at Ubatuba Beach or Fort Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Ubatuba.dx553248635318486962) ![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) ### Praia do Ervino Travellers like the beaches in Praia do Ervino, and Ervino Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Praia-Do-Ervino.dx553248635318492256) ![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) ### Vila da Glória When in Vila da Glória, you can plan a visit to Praia Bonita and Praia dos Ingleses, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Vila-Da-Gloria.dx553248635318481063) ![#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) ### Iperoba Iperoba might not have many top sights, but Ubatuba Beach and Enseada Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Iperoba.dx553248635318491858) - Top hotels in São Francisco do Sul - Top Holiday Rentals in São Francisco do Sul ![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 £93 13 Feb - 14 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews) Muito legal... adoramos o hotel... a vista e Linda... atendimento muito bom Reviewed on 20 Sept 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=15146399&PinnedHotelID=15146399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053373) ![Pousada Villa da Glória](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26710000/26707800/26707756/2374e650_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Villa da Glória Rua Lindolfo de Freitas Ledoux, 3155 São Francisco do Sul Santa Catarina Stay at this pousada in São Francisco do Sul. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Ilha do Perneta and Museu Nacional do ... 7.8/10 Good! (74 reviews) Paraíso Incrível lugar maravilhoso sossego tranquilidade e natureza Reviewed on 2 May 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=26707756&PinnedHotelID=26707756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053373) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=26707756&PinnedHotelID=26707756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053373) ![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 £43 1 Mar - 2 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews) I stayed only for the night, it was just a stop to sleep during a long trip, so I can't say much, but it was a good experience. Reviewed on 15 May 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1486389&PinnedHotelID=1486389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053373) [See all 1,024 properties in São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6053373) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Residencial dos Reis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12535200/12535116/c40813d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residencial dos Reis Rua Rio de Janeiro, 1347 São Francisco do Sul SC Stay at this aparthotel in São Francisco do Sul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Enseada Beach and Praia da Saudade ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) A equipe foi muito atenciosa Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Hotels-Residencial-Dos-Reis.h12535116.Hotel-Information) ![Casa de Praia Brisa do Oceano com Piscina Privativa - São Francisco do Sul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121790000/121789200/121789126/w1814h2412x374y0-7e931116_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa de Praia Brisa do Oceano com Piscina Privativa - São Francisco do Sul R. Macapá, 196 São Francisco do Sul SC Stay at this holiday home in São Francisco do Sul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Enseada Beach and Praia da Saudade are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Hotels-Casa-De-Praia-Brisa-Do-Oceano-Piscina.h121789126.Hotel-Information) ![Lofts Meia Morada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102770000/102761800/102761741/3d8c3b28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lofts Meia Morada R. Águas de Chapecó, 157 São Francisco do Sul SC Stay at this apartment in São Francisco do Sul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Enseada Beach and Ubatuba Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Hotels-Lofts-Meia-Morada.h102761741.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6053373&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Enseada-Beach-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d6268385.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) #### Praia Bonita Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Bonita during your trip to São Francisco do Sul? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Bonita-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d553248635997368099.Attraction) ## Cities near São Francisco do Sul ![Raios de Sol passando pelas nuvens de um céu nublado em um dia chuvoso. 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