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Praia de Laranjeiras

The clear-water cove hidden behind Balneario Camboriu — reachable only by cable car, boat or twisting road.

Where
Balneário Camboriú
Time needed
Half day
Tickets
Free · Cable car R$95
Free entry
Yes
Small bay of Praia de Laranjeiras with clear green water and boats Small bay of Praia de Laranjeiras with clear green water and boats

What to expect at Praia de Laranjeiras

Praia de Laranjeiras is Balneario Camboriu's secret side — a small cove tucked behind the southern headland where the water is genuinely clear and no towers can be built because the whole hillside is protected Atlantic forest. Most visitors get there by cable car over the water from Barra Sul, which is why the beach feels like a resort even though it isn’t. It matters as the counter-example to Praia Central: the same municipality, ten minutes away, with 100 times less concrete.

The cable car ride from Barra Sul is the standard way in and takes 12 minutes; midway you can stop off at Parque Unipraias for a short forest walk and zip-line. The beach itself is 800 metres of soft sand, quite steep at the edge, with kiosks that all follow a couvert model — pay R$60 per person to a beach club and you get an umbrella and a full lunch credit. Two small islands offshore make the bay feel enclosed. Boats leave from the middle of the beach for Ilha das Cabras (R$40 return) with a 30-minute stop for snorkelling.

Best on weekdays in shoulder season — outside December-February the crowd thins right out. Book the cable car online for the discount. You can also reach Laranjeiras by road via Estrada do Amor (13 km around from Balneario), but the drive is slow and parking is limited to about 200 spaces. Skip Laranjeiras on cloudy days — the water clarity is what makes the trip worth it.

Plan your visit TicketsFree · Cable car R$95 Free entryYes Time neededHalf day WhereBalneário Camboriú Opening hours Beach open 24 h Cable car access 09:30-18:00 Beach kiosks 10:00-19:00 in season Hotels near Praia de Laranjeiras

Questions about Praia de Laranjeiras

How much is Praia de Laranjeiras?

Beach is free. Cable car R$95 return; kiosk couvert R$60 per person.

When is entry free?

The beach itself is always free — the cable car ticket is separate transport.

How long should I plan?

Half a day, ideally arriving by 10:00 and leaving on the 16:00 cable car.

Any closed days?

Beach never closes. Cable car service closes on Wednesdays in low season.

Do I need to book?

Book cable car online in December-February; boat to Ilha das Cabras walk-up.

How do I get there?

Unipraias cable car from Av. Atlantica 6006, Barra Sul, Balneario Camboriu — the main and easiest option.

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