Praia Mole, located in the east of the island of Florianópolis, is known for its strong waves and long stretch of sand.

A young place with a mystical atmosphere and lots of joy, freedom and sports involving nature.

Healed bodies, lots of açai and

The Sea of Praia Mole

With crystal-clear waters, the beach is about 960 meters long and surrounded by preserved native vegetation.

The waves are ideal for surfing and bodyboarding, attracting many surfers from all over the world.

Praia Mole has hosted several surfing competitions, including the WCT World Surfing Championship in 2002.

This sea is considered to be one of the most dangerous on the island, and drowning and/or entrainment occurs frequently.

The sea at Mole beach is strong, rough and treacherous with strong, long waves.

With the waters open to the Atlantic Ocean, the structure of Mole beach can cause the depth of the sea to increase abruptly due to holes, which can take bathers into the sea or to the bottom, even if they are in the shallows.

Praia Mole infrastructure

Praia Mole also has a good infrastructure, offering visitors bars, restaurants, kiosks, surf stores, surf schools and even an open-air gym.

There is also parking and a good public transport network.

Mole beach, like Joaquina, usually hosts surfing, kitesurfing and other championship events.

Paragliders also use the slopes of the beach as a take-off ramp.

Be aware that the left-hand side, towards the north coast and the Galheta Beach, is considered to be a hotspot for LGBT flirting.

Carnival and New Year's Eve are also famous there, with parties going on non-stop.

History of Praia Mole

The history of Praia Mole is marked by legends and historical facts. It used to be called Retiro da Lagoa Beach.

The beach got its name because of its sand, which fishermen called “soft ground”.

Another justification would be its proximity to the Barra da Lagoa jetties, so much so that in the records the name of the beach was written as “Praia Molle”.

Until the 1980s, Praia Mole was deserted, frequented by a few surfers in search of high waves.

A historical event is the shipwreck of the Mercosul Santos in 1981, which left 28 dead and had a major impact on the region.

Legends of Mole Beach

According to legend, the beach was frequented by a miller who had the power to turn stones into flour.

However, because of his selfish behavior, he was turned into stone by an Indian who lived there and to this day his image can be seen on the rocks of the beach.

According to other legends, on the left side of the beach there is a petrified dragon and on the other side there is an Indian.

Arterupestrian, sambaqui and monuments

In Florianópolis, specifically on Mole beach, archaeological sites have been found with records of cave paintings on rocks and megalithic monuments.

These monuments were used for religious, ceremonial or funerary purposes.

Archaeological sites have been found on Mole beach and in the region, which refer to the culture or time of the Sambaqui Man.

Through archaeoastronomy, scholars seek to understand this interdisciplinary science and the relationship between ancient societies and the sky and astronomy.

These records are important for understanding the history and culture of the societies that inhabited the region thousands of years ago.

In short, Praia Mole and the surrounding area are a treasure trove of archaeological sites that hark back to cultural manifestations of the past, such as cave paintings, the culture of the sambaqui man, megalithic monuments and possible links with astronomy.

Other mystical stories

• There are reports of sightings of strange, unidentified lights on Praia Mole, which some people attribute to extraterrestrial activity.
• Praia Mole is also known for having a strong energy field, which attracts people seeking balance and harmony through practices such as yoga and meditation.
• According to popular tradition, Praia Mole is inhabited by enchanted beings, such as Iara, who seduce bathers and take them to the bottom of the sea.
• Another popular belief is that Praia Mole is a meeting place for witches and other mystical beings during the nights of the full moon.
• Some beach-goers claim to have had supernatural experiences, such as voices they can't identify, the feeling of being watched by something or someone invisible and even ghostly apparitions.
• Praia Mole is also believed to have healing powers, especially for skin diseases, due to the properties of its waters and the clay found in the nearby rocks. For this reason, many tourists seek out this beach for natural beauty treatments.

Other proven curiosities about Praia Mole include the presence of sea turtles, which use the beach to lay their eggs, and the practice of naturism at one end of the beach, known as Praia da Galheta.

Praia Mole is an unmissable destination for those who love nature and extreme sports. With its natural beauty and complete infrastructure, it is one of the most famous and frequented beaches in Florianópolis.

How to get to Praia Mole

To get to Mole beach, which is 22 kilometers from the center, access is via Avenida Beira-Mar Norte.

The best route is through the Itacorubi and Lagoa da Conceição neighborhoods, but you can also take Avenida Deputado Antônio Edu Vieira.

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.

By car
Mole beach is in the east of Florianópolis Island, 22 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.

This road is the Mole beach road, you're almost there. Stay tuned!

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 Para da Barra and ask to get off at Mole beach.

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

Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Mole beach can cost around R$ 120 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 reach this beach by car, so you have to walk part of the way.