What to do in Santa Catarina Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Matadeiro Beach showing general coastal views and landscape views
Barra da Lagoa Beach showing landscape views, boating and a beach
Barra da Lagoa Beach showing a river or creek
Matadeiro Beach which includes surfing and a beach as well as an individual male
Matadeiro Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach as well as a small group of people

Santa Catarina Island Attractions

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Places of interest in Santa Catarina Island

Santa Catarina Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Catarina Island, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Catarina Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Catarina Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Santa Catarina Island attractions

Santa Catarina Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Catarina Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Catarina Island.

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What to do in Santa Catarina Island


Popular places to visit

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Public Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Florianópolis Centro

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Public Market and Beiramar Shopping Center.

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Lagoa da Conceicao

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Lagoa da Conceicao. You might want to make time for a stop at Joaquina Dunes or Mole Beach.

Lagoa da Conceicao
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Campeche

Campeche is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Praia do Campeche and Morro das Pedras Beach.

Campeche
Tamar Project which includes zoo animals

Barra da Lagoa

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Barra da Lagoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Tamar Project or Barra da Lagoa Beach.

Barra da Lagoa
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Ingleses Norte

Travellers like the beaches in Ingleses Norte, and Ingleses Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ingleses Norte
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Trindade

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Trindade. You might want to make time for a stop at Morro da Cruz or UFSC Planetarium.

Trindade

 

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