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Brazil · Santa Catarina

Best beaches in Florianópolis

3 ranked beaches in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Florianópolis

  1. 1

    Praia da Joaquina

    Famous for its surfing competitions and nightlife

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia dos Ingleses

    Ideal for families and great for relaxation

    7.0
  3. 3

    Praia Mole

    Known for its surf and vibrant beach life

    7.0

What makes Florianópolis's beaches stand out?

Florianópolis sits in Santa Catarina, Brazil and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Florianópolis or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.