Praia Brava, in the far north of the island of Florianópolis, has its own peculiar characteristics.

Brava is located between the beaches of Ponta das Canas/Lagoinha and Ingleses.

It's considered a noble seaside resort, isolated from the coasts and hills.

The only access is via Avenida Epitácio Bittencourt, which starts at the Ponta das Canas interchange and ends at Brava.

Currently, its fixed population does not exceed 1,000 inhabitants.

However, during the summer season this number can be five times higher, especially during the New Year's Eve and Carnival periods.

The community is full of luxurious condominiums, a few summer houses, some hotels and inns.

However, the neighborhood has a limited tourist infrastructure, with a few bars and restaurants, a market and a few stores selling various items.

The Brava Sea

The sea at Brava is intermediate because it's an open beach with oceanic characteristics, which is why it's popular with surfers.

It has strong, rough waves, hence the name of the beach, with intense undertow.

However, the waters are reasonably cold, crystal clear with high salinity and viscosity.

History of Praia Brava

According to reports, in 1979 businessman Nilton Ramos went camping with his children in the area and was enchanted by the beach and envisioned the possibility of a subdivision there.

So, with the support of the city council, architect André Schmidt designed the structure for a prime neighborhood.

Schmidt was also responsible for the design of the current Costão do Santinho resort.

In 1990, three Argentine businessmen built the first condominium called Tres Américas.

Two years later, other condominiums sprang up and tourists began to flock to the resort.

Today, the beach no longer has land for sale, but it does have several high-end condominiums for rent and purchase.

How to get to Brava beach

Brava beach is 33.7 kilometers from the city center and can be reached via Avenida Beira-Mar Norte, going up the CIC elevated road, following Avenida da Saudade until you reach the SC-401 highway. This highway connects the city center to the beaches of the north of the island.

Follow this highway straight until you reach Canasvieiras beach (Sapines Parque) and then follow Luiz Boiteux Piazza avenue and Epitáfio Bittencourt avenue.

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.

By car
Brava beach is on the northern tip of Florianópolis Island, 33.7 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 to the north of the island and take the SC-401 to Canasvieiras beach and then Luiz Boiteux Piazza avenue.

After it, take Avenida Epitácio Bittencourt, which leads to Praia Brava.

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

Uber or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Brava costs around R$ 120 from the airport and R$ 90 from the bus station. It depends on the day and the offer.

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