{"id":848,"date":"2023-04-18T12:23:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T12:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likefloripa.com\/?p=848"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:34:32","slug":"praia-do-pantano-do-sul-sul-da-ilha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/praia-do-pantano-do-sul-sul-da-ilha\/","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach, south of the island"},"content":{"rendered":"

Praia do P\u00e2ntano do Sul is one of the oldest beaches in Florian\u00f3polis and is one of the city's most popular destinations for those looking for a bit of tranquillity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the south of the island, the beach is known for its calm, crystal-clear waters, which attract tourists of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach is surrounded by mountains and has rich vegetation, offering shade and tranquillity for those who want to relax and enjoy the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beach is also famous for its traditions and customs, which date back to the first inhabitants of the region. It is considered to be the most traditional fishing beach in Santa Catarina and is home to rich fishing colonies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, mullet seinings with trawlers still take place, a practice that is part of the local culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The South Marsh Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The calm, crystal-clear waters of Praia do P\u00e2ntano do Sul are perfect for those looking for a quiet place to swim or practise water sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beach has a stretch of fine white sand that stretches for more than 2km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach is one of the best structured in Florian\u00f3polis, with many restaurants and bars offering a variety of food and drink options. There is also a good range of inns, hotels and campsites in the area, which accommodate tourists of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its calm, crystal-clear waters, complete infrastructure and rich history, the beach is an unmissable option for those who want to enjoy the best the island has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History of P\u00e2ntano do Sul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The history of Praia do P\u00e2ntano do Sul dates back to the region's first inhabitants, the Carij\u00f3s Indians, who settled there over 500 years ago. The beach was a meeting point for the Indians, who fished and bathed in its calm, crystal-clear waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curiosities: One of the main curiosities of Praia do P\u00e2ntano do Sul is the traditional mullet fishing, which takes place every year between the months of May and July. During the fishing, the local fishermen use centuries-old techniques to catch the mullet, a fish much appreciated in the local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the legends, Pantano do Sul also has a rich cultural history, with Azorean roots that are very present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trail that leads to the beach of Lagoinha do Leste is one of the attractions of this beach, with its exuberant landscapes and breathtaking views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lagoinha do Leste can also be reached by fishing boats that leave from this beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The church of Nossa Senhora das Laranjeiras, which is next to the beach, is a historical heritage site in the region and holds many stories of the local culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men of the Sambaquis, also known as the People of the Sambaquis, inhabited the coast around 4,500 years ago and left important archaeological records in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In P\u00e2ntano do Sul, it is possible to find sambaquis formed by ancient deposits of shells, kitchen remains and piled-up skeletons, material evidence of the presence of these primitive tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Legends and Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pantano do Sul is a region with many legends and stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most famous is the legend of the Witch of the Marsh, who is said to have lived in the region in the past. It is said that the witch transformed herself into an animal to surprise and frighten people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another well-known story is that of the mermaid of the Pantano do Sul, who enchanted many fishermen with her beauty and voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also reports of ghosts of old fishermen appearing on the beach, as well as stories of shipwrecks and treasures hidden in the waters of the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that the energy of the place is very strong and mystical, which attracts many practitioners of spirituality and mysticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praia do P\u00e2ntano do Sul is a popular destination for tourists visiting Florian\u00f3polis, offering a unique combination of natural beauty, tradition and local culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to P\u00e2ntano do Sul Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach can be reached via the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route follows the SC-405 highway to Abelardo Otac\u00edlio Gomes street in P\u00e2ntano do Sul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By car<\/strong>
P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach is located in the south of Florian\u00f3polis Island, 29.5 km from the bridge and the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you reach the Pedro Ivo bridge, go straight along the Gov. Gustavo Richard highway, followed by the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just follow the signs to the south of the island along the SC-405 highway (Rod.Francisco Magno Vieira).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue to Av. Dep. Diom\u00edcio Freitas, taking Rod. Jo\u00e3o Nilson Zunino to Costeira do Pirajuba\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the Airport exit and return to Rod. Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva. Follow the SC-405 to Rod. Francisco Thomaz dos Santos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the SC-4056 to R. Abelardo Otac\u00edlio Gomes in P\u00e2ntano do Sul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buses<\/strong>
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

Go to platform C, where the urban buses leave for the Rio Tavares Integrated Terminal (Tirio).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you get to Tirio, you have to take another bus that goes to Praia do South Marsh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don't have to pay for a ticket again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uber, 99 or Taxi<\/strong>
Uber or a similar service to P\u00e2ntano do Sul beach can cost around R$ 95 from the airport and R$ 115 from the bus station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price depends on the day, time and service offered.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

P\u00e2ntano do Sul Beach is one of the oldest in Florian\u00f3polis and is a destination for those looking for tranquillity. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,137],"tags":[133,244,156,245,239],"class_list":["post-848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guia","category-praia","tag-florianopolis-2","tag-pantano-do-sul","tag-praia","tag-praia-do-pantano-do-sul","tag-sul-da-ilha"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848","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=848"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6830,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions\/6830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.likefloripa.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}