Bravo beach is located in Itajai, a suburb of Florianopolis and can easily be found by asking locals. Until not too long ago the beach was a desert and was not known to anybody but today the beach thrives with locals and foreigners and is one of the main attractions of Santa Catarina. The steep shore and the sea confines Brava beach. The beach is known for its varying peaks and popular with the gliders too. Bravo beach is 1.5 kilometre long and about 150 metre wide attracting surfers, swimmers, gliders and visitors. One of the beauties of the beach is its clear and fine sandy dunes. The water too is crystal clear making the beach worth a visit. The beach is popular with surfers as the sea has strong waves and waters that are bright clear making it a perfect spot for practicing surfing. The beach waters are calm and little cold in nature, but, not enough to stop swimmers and surfers from thronging them. The wave quality is pretty good and consistent too allowing surfing 150 days a year. The waves are fast, powerful and hollow in nature. Normal length of the waves is 50 meter to 150 meter which can go up to 150 meter to 300 meter on a good surf day. The direction of swell is east, southeast and southwest which starts from 1 metre and goes as high as 2.5 meter. The wind direction is west, northeast and northwest. But surfers should keep in mind that waves get pretty brutal sometimes and there may be chances of getting caught up in it.

One of the features of the beach is its modern amenities. There are numerous condos with facilities like paddle courts, pools, tennis courts and play grounds. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and hotels of great quality in the vicinity. Bravo beach is crowded on weekdays and overly crowded on weekends. A word of advice for tourists - Do not to get into arguments with local people and act cool. Also, be mindful when surfing and stay away from breaking into other’s waves otherwise you’ll be taken out of the waters. The beach is 38 kilometre from downtown. The beach is well connected to the rest of the city by buses. If going by car follow SC-401 up to Canasvieiras beach and go right from there until the end and the car can be parked along the road.

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Guide to Florianopolis Neighborhoods
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Beaches in Florianopolis
Go surfing and make your holiday a lifetime experience by visiting beaches in Florianopolis.

Joaquina
Joaquina – beach with massive dunes, Enjoy big waves at Joaquina and surf whole day

Mole
Enjoy surfing at Mole beach and pamper yourself in soft sands

Praia da Galheta
Praia da Galheta – One of the few nudist beaches in Brazil with lots of beautiful girls

Barra da Lagoa
Go surfing and fishing at Barra da Lagoa beach and have the fun of lifetime

Moçambique
Enjoy the clean waters of Mocambique beach

Praia do Santinho
Praia do Santinho – Offers finest quality of surfing and cleanest waters in the island of Santa Catarina

Praia dos Ingleses
Swim, stroll along extensive forts and surf in the blue water of Praia dos Ingleses

Lagoinha
Enjoy the clear blue waters, calm waves and pleasant temperature of water at Lagoinha Beach

Ponta das Canas
Enjoy the hot waters, play nautical sports and excellent food of Ponta das Canas Beach

Cachoeira do Bom Jesus
Cachoeira do Bom Jesus Beach! One of the most popular beaches in Florianopolis

Canasvieiras
Enjoy swimming, surfing and sunbathing at Canasvieiras Beach, one of the oldest beaches of Florianopolis

Jurerê
Drink, Eat and Enjoy the serene green waters of Jurere Beach

Praia da Daniela
Enjoy sunbathing in Praia da Daniela, an ideal beach for families

Sambaqui
Swim and sun bath in tranquil Sambaqui Beach! Perfect for families

Santo Antônio de Lisboa
Beautiful constructions and beautiful landscapes makes Santo Antonio de Lisboa beach a must visit destination

Campeche
Campeche Beach! One of the best beaches for surfing in Florianopolis with its world class wave quality

Morro das Pedras
Surf unlimited in Morro dos Pedras, a beach with beautiful rocks in the background

Armação
Swim, bath, party, play with fine white sands and surf in crystal clear waters of Armaco Beach

Matadeiro
Have fun in cool waters of Matedeiro Beach and get enthralled by its scenic beauty

Lagoinha do Leste
Lagoinha do Leste Beach is known for its lagoon, warm, clear waters and captivating beauty

Pântano do Sul
Enjoy irresistible waters and fine sands of Pantano do Sul, a beach with excellent infrastructure

Praia da Solidão
Solidao Beach lives up to its name which means solitude, a perfect beach for relaxing

Praia dos Naufragados
Praia dos Naufragados, an ideal beach for sunbathing, swimming, fishing and trekking.

Açores
Swim and bath in the fresh and clear waters of Acores Beach and pamper yourself in soft sands

Ribeirão da Ilha
Ribeirao da Ilha with its calm waters and fine sand is one of the oldest beaches of Florianopolis