Sonho Beach
Calm, clear-water beach in Palhoça, looking out to the south of Santa Catarina Island and Araçatuba Island.
From the Residencial: About 28.5 km by car
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Photos: Núbia de Rodrigues Araújo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab); Garopaba Por Aí (@garopabaporai_tv) (opens in a new tab).
Praia do Sonho, in Palhoça, has about 2.5 km of sand and a usually calm sea, sheltered by Florianópolis's south bay, with clear water and small waves. Between the sea and the houses there is a strip of dunes and native vegetation. It is an old fishing village and, at its right end, joins Ponta do Papagaio.
The most visited spots
- Dune strip: between the sea and the houses, with native vegetation.
- Right end: the link to Ponta do Papagaio.
- Boat trips: to Naufragados Lighthouse and Araçatuba Fortress.
Getting there
From the BR-101, take the Praia do Sonho exit near the Massiambu River bridge, in Palhoça; then about 5 km of paved road.
Features
Calm sea, clear water and small waves, with dunes and vegetation between the beach and the houses.
Things to do
Swimming, fishing and boat trips to the Naufragados Lighthouse and the Araçatuba Fortress.
Safety tips
Even when the sea is calm, keep an eye on children in the water. Respect the fishers' space on the sand.
Source: Praias SC (opens in a new tab).
