Joaquina Beach is one of Florianópolis' most famous destinations, known for its perfect waves for surfing and beautiful natural landscape.
Located in the east of the island of Santa Catarina, the beach is 2.5 km long and has a complete infrastructure to welcome tourists.
Joaquina Sea
The sea at Joaquina Beach is known for its perfect waves, which attract surfers from all over the world.
Sea conditions vary according to the time of year, but good waves can be found all year round.
In addition to surfing, the beach is also suitable for other water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Joaquina's infrastructure
Joaquina Beach has a good infrastructure for welcoming tourists.
On the beachfront, you'll find several kiosks, restaurants and surf stores. The beach also has parking, public toilets and showers.
This beach has a very inviting path on the rocks of its left shore.
History of Joaquina Beach
Joaquina Beach is named after a former resident of the area, Joaquina Rita Bittencourt.
For many years, the beach was known as Praia do Campeche (Campeche Beach), but in 1976, when the first stage of the Brazilian Surfing Championship took place, it was renamed Praia da Joaquina (Joaquina Beach), due to the local hostess, and the name has remained the same to this day.
There is also the legend of the Indian Joaquina.
Surf Championships and Parties
Joaquina Beach is one of the main surfing destinations in Brazil and has hosted several stages of national and international championships.
The most important championship held on the beach is the WCT (World Championship Tour), which is part of the world surfing circuit.
Some of the best surfers in the world have competed at Joaquina Beach, such as Kelly Slater, Gabriel Medina and Adriano de Souza.
Joaquina Beach is also known for its parties that took place there in the 1970s and 1980s.
One of the most famous were those promoted by Cacau Menezes and Ricardinho Machado called Rock, surf and sprouts with surf by day and rock'n roll by night.
Check out the article in Waves
Curiosities
The beach is known for being the location of the film “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, which received four Oscar nominations in 1986.
An interesting fact about Joaquina Beach is the presence of sand dunes around the beach.
The dunes are protected by law and are part of an important ecosystem for the region.
Whether it's to enjoy a day at the beach in this paradise or to follow the surfing championships, Joaquina Beach is a must for anyone visiting the island.
How to get to Joaquina Beach
To get to Joaquina beach, which is 23 kilometers from the center, access is via Avenida Beira-Mar Norte.
The best route is through the Itacorubi and Lagoa da Conceição neighborhoods, but it can also be done via Avenida Deputado Antônio Edu Vieira.
Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.
By car
Joaquina beach is in the east of Florianópolis Island, 23 km from the bridge and the center.
When you reach the Pedro Ivo bridge, stay in one of the two right-hand lanes, heading towards Avenida Beira Mar and Avenida da Saudade.
Just follow the signs towards Lagoa and take Rodovia Admar Gonzaga.
Continue to the end of Avenida Pref. Acácio Garibaldi São Thíago and you have reached Joaquina 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 Lagoa Integrated Terminal (Tilag).
When you get to Tilag, take another bus to Joaquina stop and get off at the final stop.
You don't have to pay for a ticket again.
Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Joaquina beach can cost around R$ 125 from the airport and R$ 100 from the bus station.
The price depends on the day, time and service offered.
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