- Type
- History and culture
- Area
- North of the island
- Free access
- No
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Requires a hike or walk
- No
São José da Ponta Grossa Fort sits on the slope of Ponta Grossa hill, between Praia do Forte and Jurerê beaches, in the northwest of the island. From there it commands the view over the North Bay, according to Wikipedia.
History
Designed by Brigadier José da Silva Paes and built by enslaved people, it was one of the corners of the North Bay defensive triangle in the 18th century, together with the forts of Anhatomirim and Ratones. Together they were meant to protect Santa Catarina Island and Portuguese rule in the south.
How to visit
- Access by land, via Jurerê and Praia do Forte. It is the easiest of the three to visit.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including public holidays, with last entry at 6 p.m., according to UFSC (checked in October 2026).
- Visitor fee charged by UFSC; the amount is on the official website.
Combine with
End your visit at Jurerê Beach. See also the forts of Florianópolis.
Practical tips
- It is the only one of the three forts reachable by land.
- Combine it with Jurerê.
- Check opening hours and the fee on the UFSC website.
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