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Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

Water sports Half day difficulty: Moderate with kids: yes
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

The island of Florianópolis, in southern Brazil, has dozens of beaches for every level and a strong surf culture. Beaches like Praia Mole or Joaquina are famous among surfers, and several of them have schools that teach beginners and the youngest ones with soft boards.

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Florianópolis is an island with more than forty beaches, and surfing is part of daily life. In recent decades Brazil has produced some of the best surfers in the world, and on this island many start as children on their home waves.

With kids

  • Start with a soft board on a gentle-wave beach
  • Practice the stance on the sand before going into the sea
  • Watch advanced surfers on beaches like Joaquina
  • Explore an island with dozens of different beaches
Accessibility: Classes from childhood with a soft board; it's best to choose a gentle-wave beach with the school

With family

  • Ask the school which beach suits your level
  • Take a lesson with instructors on the learning beaches
  • Learn why Brazil produces so many top-level surfers
  • Combine surfing with the island's lagoons and dunes

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. ← All destinations