Praia Brava
Praia Brava
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Villa Adelina, Argentina4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
I went to florianapolis as a family trip, although we had already been to Praia Brava this time it was different. We were staying near the beach and were able to appreciate the wonderful view. A really good cleaning service was provided on the beach.
Lifeguards were always available and were very approachable. If you are adventerous i highly reccomend taking both paths on each
end, its perfect to do it with your family. If you are fealing a little bit more risky you can try parasailing or one of the many activities that the near companies offer.
Every 5 mtrs you can find foodstands were you can buy local cuisins such as pastel de queisho, or zuco de morango.
Praia Brava is known for its strong waves perfect for surfing, but if you are like me and love to swimm, you'll still be able to enjoy it.
I Highly reccomend checking out the locals shops too! Perfect place to go with your family!
Lifeguards were always available and were very approachable. If you are adventerous i highly reccomend taking both paths on each
end, its perfect to do it with your family. If you are fealing a little bit more risky you can try parasailing or one of the many activities that the near companies offer.
Every 5 mtrs you can find foodstands were you can buy local cuisins such as pastel de queisho, or zuco de morango.
Praia Brava is known for its strong waves perfect for surfing, but if you are like me and love to swimm, you'll still be able to enjoy it.
I Highly reccomend checking out the locals shops too! Perfect place to go with your family!
Written 20 March 2023
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Dutras
Gramado, RS122 contributions
Praia Brava is very interesting not only as a beach scenery but also as an architectural and urban planning solution. The site, located at the northeast most point of the Island of Santa Catarina, is divided by a wide avenue that separates two groups of pretty large condominiums: some that are beach front and others touch the rain forest on the hills that surrounds Praia Brava. However, no one is more than 200 yards from the beach. The waves are strong here (thus the name Brava), the sand very white and the view is absolutely beautiful. January is when tourists flock into Praia Brava, specially Argentineans, to rent flats and apartments in the condos (between US$130 to US$350 a day). During this period there is plenty of young people and a great amount of activities going on on the beach (shows, parties, etc.). Thus, January is not a month to rest, since Brava is in action day and night. Its excellent and fashionable bars/restaurants offer a reasonable option of tropical drinks and good food for the young crowd that occupies their tables and spaces on the sand. Besides, beach vendors complement one�s diet or beach needs with all kinds of articles, from pina-colada through gorgeously embroidered cotton hammocks. So, this is all perfect for those who appreciate summer noise and complicate traffic (do not try to get to or leave from Brava between 10 am through 6 pm). I, on the other hand, prefer Praia Brava on its calmer months: December, March and April (the rest of the year maybe a little too windy or too cold) when all is quiet and you can take time on your own. However, you will be better off if you have a rented car.
Written 9 December 2008
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Claudio Roberto S
San Pedro Sula, Honduras1,219 contributions
Dec 2018
Is one of the best places to visit in a city with the must beaches in the world. Is an obligatory visit for any person who goes to Florianopolis.
Written 7 November 2019
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adrianmiami
Beverly Hills, CA329 contributions
Nov 2011 • Business
on this deplorable island which offers nothing but high prices and pitiful places. when it s not raining (and it rains more than in england,really!!!) locals will try to rip you off with 30 us pizzas and 4 buck beers. okay back to the beach. far away , and less low class people. very windy but nicer than all the rest. if you have to kill some tiime have a look at this beach. nice ! but not enough for more than 3 points
Written 3 January 2012
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Sigrid K
Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France39 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
This used to be an almost deserted beach with just a few vacation houses 15 years ago (it was my favourite beach back then, especially in the winter), now it is so developed I would not have recognized it! Still, a nice beach, with good surf when the swell is right and possibility to rent a surfboard (there are about 4 tents on the beach - the boards are not in best shape but ok), which is rare in Florianopolis. By the way, if there are no waves and you are not the designated driver, the caipirinha (de cachaça) is 10 R$ and it is 700ml ;-) very good value for money! Have fun!
Written 15 January 2014
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Felipe M
Sao Paulo, SP271 contributions
Sept 2013 • Family
This beach is very interesting for surfers due to its very strong winds, but it does lack some infrastructure since the area is flooded by upscale buildings and almost no places to stop by and eat.
Also, there is not much movement on it, so it is quite a good place to sit and relax without being bugged by anyone.
Also, there is not much movement on it, so it is quite a good place to sit and relax without being bugged by anyone.
Written 9 September 2013
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Jose Eduardo S
Rio de Janeiro, RJ46 contributions
Dec 2020
The most beautiful of the north beaches in Florianopolis. There is no great infrastructure in terms of food and drink services but you must visit while in the island
Written 28 December 2020
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Motellife
Novi, MI74 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Our favorite beach while in Floripa - not crowded so if your looking for more action I would choose elsewhere
Written 12 April 2016
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Dutras
Gramado, RS122 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
I may a little biased sionce this is the beach in Florianopolis to which I come year after year for the last seven years. However, it is a place not only visit but, specially, to stay for a week, at least. These 1,500 yards of white sand, cove like beach is wonderful for all your senses. The wonderful waves, the transparente waters, the forest on both sides, the elegante condos and the distance from the noisy bustling Florianópolis city center and the other crowded beaches makes of Praia Brava de island. within the island. There are a small supermarket at the south end of the main and only avenue and some food tents on the beach that can serve your during the summer months (December until the end of Febraury). On the other months thigs are stil quieter and you will depend on Lagoinha and Ponta das Canas for acquiring your food.
Written 17 January 2014
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Profaad
Zug, Switzerland23 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
The praya is just in front of a number of closed condominiums. There is no real infrastructure like restaurants or bars near by. .
Written 9 January 2013
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Hola! Algún contacto para reservar casa frente a playa brava para 2 familias (4 mayores y 5 menores).Gracias!
Written 14 October 2022
Necesito depto 4 adultos 2 dormitorios en praia brava desde 06/01/20 al 21/01/10 (fecha salida flexible). Con aire acondicionado
Written 9 June 2019
carorocca2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Necesito un hotel o departamento para cuatro personas en praia brava (2 adultos, un niño de 15 y otro de 10
Written 29 September 2017
Necesito alquiler para tres personas en Praia brava Desde 15/01/2018. Hasta 31/01/2018. Sí hay disponibles por favor aceptó propuestas gracias.
Written 18 September 2017
lilianaigarzabal
Province of Cordoba, Argentina
Casas para alquilar en Playa Brava para 8 personas, que recomendaciones nos dan? o departamento o condominio.....!!!!!!!Para la primer quincena de febrero.
Written 10 November 2016
Quisiera saber q lugares hay para alquilar en la playa. Gracias
Written 9 October 2016
Hola, yo voy a pasar año nuevo este año con mi familia, por la zona hay lugares donde cenar para fin de año? Gracias
Written 28 September 2015
Hay varios restaurants por la zona para cenar aunque el mejor atractivo es terminar de comer aun en tu hotel o depto. y vestidos de blanco todos bajar con una botella para brindar a la playa. se llena de fuegos artificiales en la playa, todos bajar y brindan con todos, saltan las 7 olas y algunas mujeres reciben rosas blancas para tirar al mar en augurio de un buen año por venir. Es increíblemente bello.
Written 18 December 2017
Estimado te hago una consulta, conoces enterramos residence en playa brava?? Que tal para alojarse con niños?? Es seguro?
Gracias por la gentileza
Saludos, Andrea
Written 20 September 2015
Disculpame quise decir entremares residence
Written 20 September 2015
Monica_Portnoy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Qué alojamientos me recomendarían para una familia de 5 personas en Praia Brava?
Gracias.
Written 25 January 2015
El mejor alojamiento por precio/calidad buena atención y servicio es ENTRE MARES, frente al mar con pileta y servicio de playa pero nada ostentoso. Es como vivir en tu casa con servicio de mucama y desayuno nada mas. Son departamentos y es genial. La atención y calidez de los dueños que están ahí todo el verano. Voy desde hace 10 años ahí.
Written 18 December 2017
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