- Type
- Beach
- Area
- South of the island
- Free access
- Yes
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Requires a hike or walk
- No
Armação do Pântano do Sul, or simply Armação, is about 25 km from downtown. Today it is one of the main artisanal fishing hubs in Florianópolis, according to Wikipedia, sharing the beach with tourism and surfing.
The name and its history
The name comes from the old armações baleeiras (whaling stations), where whale oil was produced to light the cities. Hunting drove the southern right whale almost to extinction; today the species is protected. The Church of Sant’Anna, built in 1772, is the beach’s main historic landmark.
What to do
- Boats to Campeche Island: Armação is one of the departure points for Campeche Island.
- Trail to Matadeiro: cross the bridge over the river and walk to Matadeiro Beach.
- Watch the fishing: colorful boats lie at anchor in the cove.
Combine with
Armação is the starting point for the Lagoinha do Leste trail via Matadeiro. See the south island beaches.
Practical tips
- Catch an early boat to Campeche Island.
- Visit the Church of Sant'Anna.
- Walk on to Matadeiro.
Share:
Combine with
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Free accessTrail South of the island Matadeiro Beach A small, rustic beach reached on foot from Armação, with waves and a trail to Lagoinha. See details -
PaidKids South of the island Campeche Island The island of crystal-clear water and archaeological sites, with controlled visits and a daily limit. See details -
Free accessTrail South of the island Lagoinha do Leste The wild beach with an S-shaped lagoon, reachable only by trail or by boat. See details