{"id":839,"date":"2023-04-13T22:06:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T22:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likefloripa.com\/?p=839"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:35:39","slug":"praia-do-gravata-leste-da-ilha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/praia-do-gravata-leste-da-ilha\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravat\u00e1 Beach, a hidden treasure in the east of the island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Praia do Gravat\u00e1 is located in the eastern region of Santa Catarina Island and is a treasure of Santa Catarina Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is a great option for those looking for a quiet place with little traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just 1 km long, Praia do Gravat\u00e1 is considered one of the most unspoiled beaches on the island, with its exuberant nature and crystal-clear waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/praia-do-gravata-florianopolis-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"A Praia do Gravat\u00e1 fica localizada na regi\u00e3o leste da Ilha de Santa Catarina, sendo um tesouro da Ilha de Santa Catarina, Florian\u00f3polis\" class=\"wp-image-959\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gravat\u00e1 Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The waves are strong, while the water is cold and the sand fine and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cove is small, with a total length of 60 meters and a narrow strip of sand of up to 20 meters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precious history of Praia do Gravat\u00e1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Praia do Gravat\u00e1 is directly linked to the sambaqui man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach gets its name from the abundance of bromeliads along the beach path. These plants, popularly known as Gravat\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the confirmed presence of the sambaqui man, Praia do Gravat\u00e1 also has a strong connection with archaeoastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homem-do-sambaqui-martha-werneck.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homem-do-sambaqui-martha-werneck.png 971w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homem-do-sambaqui-martha-werneck-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homem-do-sambaqui-martha-werneck-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These monuments are proof of the presence of ancient peoples in the region and the importance that astronomy had for these cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis-1024x537.png\" alt=\"A Praia do Gravat\u00e1 fica localizada na regi\u00e3o leste da Ilha de Santa Catarina, sendo um tesouro da Ilha de Santa Catarina, Florian\u00f3polis\" class=\"wp-image-621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis-1536x805.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/solsticio-equinocio-astronomia-florianopolis.png 1829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"PRAIA DO GRAVAT\u00c1: Where to start hiking in Florian\u00f3polis\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2CFyMQhLQnI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its beauty and tranquillity, Praia do Gravat\u00e1 is not well known by tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is a great option for those looking for peace and quiet and contact with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Praia do Gravat\u00e1 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Praia do Gravat\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravat\u00e1 beach can be reached from Avenida Beira-Mar Norte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best route is through the neighborhoods of Itacorubi and Lagoa da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, but it can also be done along Avenida Deputado Ant\u00f4nio Edu Vieira, if you don't mind taking narrower roads and some hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-1024x846.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-1024x846.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-768x634.png 768w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-1536x1268.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mapa-2048x1691.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By car<\/strong><br>Gravat\u00e1 beach is in the east of Florian\u00f3polis Island, 20 km from the bridge and the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you park at the end of Avenida das Rendeiras and follow the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buses<\/strong><br>For those arriving by bus in Florian\u00f3polis, you should go to the Terminal Integrado do Centro (Ticen), which is 400m from the bus station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to platform C, where the urban buses leave for the Lagoa Integrated Terminal (Tilag).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 Gravat\u00e1 Beach Trail, at the top of the hill. You don't have to pay for a ticket again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uber, 99 or Taxi<\/strong><br>Uber or a similar service to Gravat\u00e1 beach can cost around R$ 110 from the airport and R$ 90 from the bus station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price depends on the day, time and service offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Praia do Gravat\u00e1 is located in the eastern region of the island of Santa Catarina, and is a treasure of the island of Santa Catarina, Florian\u00f3polis<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,137,101,102],"tags":[183,234,156,235,236],"class_list":["post-839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guia","category-praia","category-praias","category-trilhas","tag-florianopolis-3","tag-gravata","tag-praia","tag-praia-do-gravata","tag-tesouro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=839"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6837,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/839\/revisions\/6837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}