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Praia dos Ingleses

Five kilometres of shallow, family-safe beach at the northern tip of the island — the affordable answer to Jurere.

Where
Ingleses
Time needed
Half day
Tickets
Free
Free entry
Yes
Wide flat beach and shallow water at Praia dos Ingleses in northern Florianopolis Wide flat beach and shallow water at Praia dos Ingleses in northern Florianopolis

What to expect at Praia dos Ingleses

Praia dos Ingleses runs across the whole northern head of the island in a broad, shallow arc that gets full sun from morning to evening. It's the beach where mid-market Brazilian families rent apartments for the summer, the water rarely goes over your waist for the first fifty metres out, and the price of everything — a coconut, a fish plate, a night in a pousada — sits well below what Jurere charges. That mix of safe water and honest prices is exactly what a lot of visitors to Santa Catarina are actually looking for.

The main entrance is Praca Jorge Lacerda, where the bus turns around and the pedestrian promenade Rua das Gaivotas heads down to the sand. From the promenade you can walk left towards Praia do Santinho (about 2 km along the sand) or right towards the rocky end below Costao do Santinho resort. Kiosks along the beach serve caldinho de peixe for R$20 and grilled sardinha for R$45, and there's a small saturday craft market on the promenade selling pareos and jewellery. The wave is friendly enough for kids on boogie boards and there's a public shower at the end of Rua das Gaivotas.

Ingleses is best from November to April, and Sundays are livelier than Saturdays because Brazilian families come to spend the whole day. Book any accommodation at least two weeks ahead for January — the neighbourhood is genuinely full. From here you can walk 30 minutes up to Morro das Aranhas for the view over both Ingleses and Santinho, or take a boat across to Ilha do Frances for R$80 return.

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Questions about Praia dos Ingleses

How much does Praia dos Ingleses cost?

Free. Lunch at a beach kiosk runs R$40-60 per person.

When is it free?

Always. Ingleses is a public beach with no gate.

How long to stay?

Half a day is typical; a full day if you take the boat to Ilha do Frances.

Any closed days?

Beach never closes. Boat trips don’t run in strong south wind.

Do I need to book?

Not for the beach. Boat trips and beach-yoga classes on the sand accept walk-ups.

How do I get there?

Bus 210 Ingleses from TICEN terminal in central Florianopolis, 55-minute ride, ends at Praca Jorge Lacerda.

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