Praia dos Ingleses, located in the north of the island in Florianópolis, is one of the most developed seaside resorts in the region.
As one of the busiest destinations in Santa Catarina, Ingleses beach has a complete infrastructure of banks, hotels and supermarkets.
It has a large expanse, with a calm sea on one side, ideal for children and the elderly, and strong waves on the other, great for surfing or kitesurfing.
The sea at Praia dos Ingleses
Ingleses is a beach with calm, warm waters, a large tourist infrastructure and a length of around 5km.
The beach has open but sheltered waters in a cove and small islands, with warm blue waters.
It has a good stretch of fine white sand, which varies from 20 to 60 meters wide (but is being widened).
It is one of the most famous beaches in the northern region, and locals affectionately call it zinga.
Infrastructure and dunes at Praia dos Ingleses
The beach has a complete infrastructure with bars, restaurants and snack bars that guarantee fun for families.
This is because it is a more residential beach area, with a higher number of permanent residents, who number over 40,000.
For leisure activities, as well as surfing and traditional banana boat rides, there are dunes in Ingleses, which are an attraction.
The smallest of these, which is best known for being on the seafront on the right-hand side of the beach, goes all the way to Praia do Santinho.
The largest dune is over 7 km long and runs all the way to Praia de Moçambique, but it's not easy to spot.
In the dunes, you can rent boards and sandboard or simply play in the sand.
The name and stories of Ingleses beach
Praia dos Ingleses was named after the wreck of an English ship between 1683 and 1737.
These dates were established by analyzing the objects found in the wreck, some of them with dates.
In 1989, This was when a diver found a ceramic jar, which soon became the first clue for historians and archaeologists.
Among them is a relic used for navigation as a Gunther ruler with the inscription “1683”, ceramic pots where drinking water and other nautical instruments were kept.
According to records, the condition in which the boat's rudder was found suggests that there was a fire on board.
The truth is that the boat is buried in the sand at depths of around eight meters, more than fifty meters from the beach.
Check out some photos of the Visitor Center for the Praia dos Ingleses Underwater Archaeology Project - PAS.
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How to get to Praia dos Ingleses
Praia dos Ingleses is 30 kilometers from the center and can be reached via Avenida Beira-Mar Norte, up the CIC elevated road and along Avenida da Saudade until you reach the SC-401 highway.
After the 4th viaduct, take the SC-403 highway. Follow the signs as the route is usually well signposted.
By car
Praia dos Ingleses is in the northeast of Florianópolis Island, 32 km from the bridge and the center.
Once over the bridge, stay in one of the two right-hand lanes, heading towards Avenida Beira Mar and Norte da Ilha.
Just follow the signs towards the north of the island and take the SC-401. Further on there will be a fork on the right, taking the SC-403 to Ingleses beach.
Buses
For those arriving by bus in Florianópolis, you should go to the Terminal Integrado do Centro (Ticen), which is 400m from the bus station.
Go to platform C, where the urban buses leave for the Canasvieiras Integrated Terminal (Tican).
When you get to Tican, you have to take another bus to the Ingleses neighborhood. You don't have to pay a fare again.
Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Ingleses beach costs around R$ 100 from the airport and R$ 70 from the bus station. It depends on the day and the offer.
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