Praia dos Açores is one of the quietest and most unspoiled beaches in Florianópolis, located in the south of the island between Pântano do Sul and Solidão.

With a length of approximately 1.5 km, the beach is known for its cipf-es.org Crystal clear and calm waters, perfect for water sports such as stand-up paddle and kayaking.

The infrastructure at Praia dos Açores is quite limited, which makes it a quieter option for those looking for a more natural beach experience.

Even so, there are a few restaurants and bars in the area that offer typical food from the island of Santa Catarina.

The Sea of the Azores beach

The beach has a wide strip of clear sand and the sea has cool blue waters, characteristic of the beaches in the south of Florianópolis, with medium waves.

With its rough waters and strong currents, Praia doo Açores has a characteristic that leads to the formation of holes in the sand, which requires bathers to be extra careful.

However, the location is ideal for kitesurfers, windsurfers and other water sports that require strong winds and challenging waves.

This beach is very popular with anglers, who find a variety of fish such as mullet, sea bass and grouper.

Another attraction of the Azores is its proximity to other famous beaches in Florianópolis, such as Praia da Armação and Praia do Pântano do Sul, which offer accommodation and dining options.

History of the Azores beach

In terms of history, Praia dos Açores was an area of great agricultural production at the time of Portuguese colonization.

The first inhabitants of the region were the Azoreans, who arrived on the island in the 18th century and worked in agriculture and fishing.

The beach also served as a landing place for supplies and materials for the region.

Praia dos Açores was named after the Azorean navigators who landed on the island of Santa Catarina in 1748 and settled the region.

From this beach you can see the Três Irmãs Islands and Moleques do Sul.

Curiosities of the Azores

Among the curiosities of Praia dos Açores are the ruins of an old flour mill, which can still be seen in the area.

In addition, the beach is surrounded by rich native vegetation, such as the rocky coast and the sandbanks, which are home to various species of fauna and flora typical of the region.

Another interesting fact is that Praia dos Açores has already been the setting for a number of film productions, such as Ruy Guerra's “O Veneno da Madrugada”, which was shot in the region in 2005.

Overall, Praia dos Açores is a great option for those looking for tranquillity, contact with nature and a more authentic experience when exploring the natural beauty of Florianópolis.

How to get to Praia dos Açores

To get to Praia dos Açores, access is via the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.

The route follows the SC-405 highway to the Francisco Thomaz dos Santos highway.

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.

By car
Praia dos Açores is in the south of Florianópolis Island, 22 km from the bridge and the center.

When you reach the Pedro Ivo bridge, go straight along the Gov. Gustavo Richard highway, second from the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.

Just follow the signs to the south of the island along the SC-405 highway (Rod.Francisco Magno Vieira).

Continue to Av. Dep. Diomício Freitas, taking Rod. João Nilson Zunino to Costeira do Pirajubaé.

Take the exit for Aeroporto/Airport via Rod. Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva.

Take Rod. Francisco Thomaz dos Santos to Estr. João Belarmino da Silva in Açores.

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 Rio Tavares Integrated Terminal (Tirio).

When you get to Tirio, you have to take another bus that passes by the Azores beach called the Inner Coast or South Marsh.

You don't have to pay for a ticket again.

Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Azores Beach can cost around R$ 50 from the airport and R$ 90 from the bus station.

The price depends on the day, time and service offered.