Praia do Gravatá is located in the eastern region of Santa Catarina Island and is a treasure of Santa Catarina Island.

This place is considered a powerful energy channel and is a hidden treasure, as most tourists don't even notice or know of its existence.

The beach is a great option for those looking for a quiet place with little traffic.

Just 1 km long, Praia do Gravatá is considered one of the most unspoiled beaches on the island, with its exuberant nature and crystal-clear waters.

The Gravatá Sea

The sea is calm and suitable for swimming, making it ideal for families with children. The beach also has a basic infrastructure, with a few kiosks and restaurants to serve visitors.

The waves are strong, while the water is cold and the sand fine and clear.

The cove is small, with a total length of 60 meters and a narrow strip of sand of up to 20 meters.

Apart from a humble fisherman's shelter, there is only one more recent building that caters for the locals during the mullet season, making the beach completely deserted.

Precious history of Praia do Gravatá

The history of Praia do Gravatá is directly linked to the sambaqui man.

The beach gets its name from the abundance of bromeliads along the beach path. These plants, popularly known as Gravatá.

In addition, the presence of sambaquis at this point is an indication that the beach was inhabited by these prehistoric people who lived by fishing and gathering molluscs.

In addition to the confirmed presence of the sambaqui man, Praia do Gravatá also has a strong connection with archaeoastronomy.

There are several megalithic monuments in the region, such as the Stonehenge of Santa Catarina, which is a set of stones erected in a circular shape that would have been used to observe the movement of the sun and stars.

These monuments are proof of the presence of ancient peoples in the region and the importance that astronomy had for these cultures.

The site, considered an archaeoastronomical site, is home to stones with markings dating back to prehistoric times, lithic workshops, as well as megaliths, stones that make up a prehistoric observatory with astronomical functions, millenary evidence of the existence of ancient inhabitants in the region.

Despite its beauty and tranquillity, Praia do Gravatá is not well known by tourists.

As it is a more remote beach with difficult access and little tourist infrastructure, it is only frequented by locals and tourists who know what they are looking for.

However, this is a great option for those looking for peace and quiet and contact with nature.

In short, Praia do Gravatá is a little-known beach, but it has many natural and historical beauties in store. With its crystal-clear water, megalithic monuments and waterfall, the beach is a great option for those seeking tranquillity and contact with nature.

How to get to Praia do Gravatá

Gravatá beach can be reached from Avenida Beira-Mar Norte.

The best route is through the neighborhoods of Itacorubi and Lagoa da Conceição, but it can also be done along Avenida Deputado Antônio Edu Vieira, if you don't mind taking narrower roads and some hills.

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.

By car
Gravatá beach is in the east of Florianópolis Island, 20 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, followed by Av. Afonso Delambert Neto and Av. Rendeiras and Jornalista Manoel de Menezes.

We recommend that you park at the end of Avenida das Rendeiras and follow the trail.

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, you have to take another bus to Barra da Lagoa beach and ask to get off at the entrance to the Gravatá Beach Trail, at the top of the hill. You don't have to pay for a ticket again.

Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Gravatá beach can cost around R$ 110 from the airport and R$ 90 from the bus station.

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

It's important to note that you can't get to this beach by car, so you have to do most of the journey on foot.