Hi Elaine,
I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to tell you how awesome my trip
to Floripa was back in August this year.
Rodrigo was an awesome host, great tour guide and actually a really
nice guy to hang out with - he took great care of Aaron and I. He made
sure that experienced the best surf available on the island, ate well
and saw some really cool parts that Floripa had to offer. It is very
hard to pick a favourite part of the trip but I think for me it was
the trek into the forest/jungle to find a more remote beach and some
incredible surf. Also Rodrigo hooked us up with some Jiu Jitsu lessons
with Xandão Barros who was also amazing.
I am now sitting in a very cold London wish I could be back there
learning to surf and hanging out with all the great people I met.
I guess I just wanted to say thank you for the trip and hopefully I'll
return one day further down.
Thank again,
FLORIANOPOLIS Surf, Kitesurf & Windsurf Camp,
Santa Catarina | Florianopolis | Brazil.
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Better Known as Florianiopolis - its capital, and reputed for its natural wonders, night life and beautiful girls, the coastal island of Santa Catarina is a paradise por boardriders and tourists alike. Bathed by 42 sandy beaches, this coastal island is sprinkled with lakes, mountains, sand dunes and forests. In the middle of this wonder, the Surhouse lies in the area of Meio da Joaquina Beach, within walking distance from the beach and a short drive from the airport and city. Comfortable accommodation at the surfhouse is combined with surf, kite and windsurf packages including lessons or surf guiding to the best spots of the island.
The quality of the waves on beaches such as Joaquina and Praia Mole have encouraged successive national and international surfing championships such as the WCT (South America´s only WCT pro surf event) to be held here. Santa Catarina island is a paradise for boardriding. Kitesurf, windsurf and wakeboard on Lagoa da Conceiçao or Campeche beach and sandboarding in the sepctacular dunes of Joaquina.
The Surfhouse
The Surfhouse is located within walking distance from the beach in the area of Meio da Joaquina and a short twenty minute drive from Floripa - the city, and the airport. The accommodation is comprised of 3 private two-bedroom apartments. Other type of accommodation outside the surf center can be arranged upon request at neighbouring locations of Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa. The Surf Centre offers a range of surf packages ranging from B&B accommodation for the independent traveller, to surfcamps with lessons for beginers and surfaris with surf guiding for the seasoned surfers who wants to discover the best spots of the island. Additionally, the B&B package can be combined with kitesurf or windsurf lessons as well as Kitesurfaris
Surfhouse Facilities
3 apartments, each one with:
- 2 bedrooms (twin/double beds)
- Private bathroom
- Living room and kitchenette
- TV, DVD and stereo
- WiFi
- Balcony
Garden with barbecue corner and kiosk
Surf & Boardriding
Florianopolis is considered an outdoor gymnasium for extreme sports. Its geography favors that since the island has 42 beaches, sand dunes, lagoons, waterfalls and many hills. For that reason the options you have for sports are endless. Surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, sandboarding, paragliding, hangliding, horseriding, rockclimbing, mountainbiking are the most practiced in this sports paradise. Most of them have specialized schools if you intend to adventure yourself in any of these activities.
SURF
Floripa, as the city is known locally is widely recognized as the surf capital of Brazil and is renowned for year-round consistent swell, diversity of breaks and crystal clear water. Floripa has waves that cater to all surf abilities, from first time surfers to the most experienced and hardcore big wave riders. In this page you can check the main surf spots on the island and have a glance at a few of the other sports you can enjoy here with us. So if you want to experience hassle free access to world-class surfing in a world-class location with a world-class crew, you’ve come to the right place. Have fun!
Surf Spots
Santinho - Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Mocambique - Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2mts )
- swell direction: SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Barra da Lagoa - Sand bottom/point break, mostly rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: South, SouthWest.
Galheta - Sand/Rock bottom, hollow lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast, South
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Praia Mole (WQS venue) - Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Joaquina (WQS venue) - Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Meio da Joaca (Surfcamp spot) - Sand bottom, powerful lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts).
- swell direction: SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Campeche - Point break, very long rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts).
- swell direction: South, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Armacao - Sand bottom, short lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast, South
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Matadeiro - Sand/Rock bottom, hollow lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 6 feet (0.5 to 2 mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
Lagoinha do Leste - Sand bottom, hollow lefts and rights
- swell size: 2 to 8 feet (0.5 to 2.5mts ).
- swell direction: East, SouthEast.
- wind: NorthWest, NorthEast, West.
SANDBOARDING
There are sand dunes all around Florianopolis, but the most famous is close to Joaquina beach and it was named after a famous Hawaiian wave: Waimea. One side is a very fast drop; the other offers different angles of slope for different skills or guts. Boards are similar to snowboards and can be rented at the bottom of the dunes for about U$ 2 for a few hours, which is more than enough since the only way back up is walking.
Kitesurfing is the fastest growing water sport in the world. It is not different in Florianopolis, especially because of the conditions the island offers: shallow lagoons, open seam many waves spots and well esablished winds almost every day of the year. The most famous option is Lagoa da Conceiçao, a large lake just a few minutes from the surfhouse !
WINDSURFING
Home of windsurf world champion Cauli Seadi, Florianopolis is the perfect place for any sport involving a sail, specially windsurfing. With constant winds from all quadrants and water all around, how could it be different? You can try some lagoons, surf the waves in most of beaches, or even test your endurance going around the island. There are schools and sail shops near the Lagoa area ready to assist you whatever your needs.
WAKEBOARDING
Lagoa da Conceicao is where most of the wake boarders have their fun in Florianopolis. Early mornings and at the end of the day when the wind is calmer and the water glassier its common to drive by the road that circles the lagoon and see wake boarders pulling their tricks. Boats and equipment are available for rent in this area.
The Packages
SURF PACKAGES
STANDARD PACKAGE
including:
- Surfhouse apartment accommodation
- Daily Brazilian breakfast (Fruits, cereals, bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, fruit juices, coffee and milk)
- Airport pick up and drop off
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LOW Season |
1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax |
| 7 Days |
550 USD
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530 USD
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500 USD
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480 USD
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| 14 Days |
990 USD
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950 USD
|
900 USD
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860 USD
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|
HIGH Season |
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| 7 Days |
605 USD
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580 USD
|
550 USD
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525 USD
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| 14 Days |
1.090 USD
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1.050 USD
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990 USD
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950 USD
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SURFSCHOOL PACKAGE
SURF COURSE
KITESURF COURSE
WINDSURF COURSE
including:
- Surfhouse apartment accommodation a few steps from the beach
- Daily Brazilian breakfast (Fruits, cereals, bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, fruit juices, coffee and milk)
- 5 or 10 days surf lessons (90 min. each) with all material
- Airport pick up and drop off
|
LOW Season |
1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax |
| 7 Days |
790 USD
|
770 USD
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730 USD
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710 USD
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| 14 Days |
1.470 USD
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1.450 USD
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1.420 USD
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1.400 USD
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|
HIGH Season |
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| 7 Days |
845 USD
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825 USD
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790 USD
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770 USD
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| 14 Days |
1.570 USD
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1.550 USD
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1.510 USD
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1.490 USD
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SURFARI PACKAGE
including:
- Surfhouse apartment accommodation a few steps from the beach
- Daily Brazilian breakfast (Fruits, cereals, bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, fruit juices, coffee and milk)
- 5 or 10 days of surf guiding to the best spots on the island
- Material not included but rental available (120 USD/week)
- Airport pick up and drop off
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LOW Season |
1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax |
| 7 Days |
700 USD
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680 USD
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640 USD
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620 USD
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| 14 Days |
1.290 USD
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1.280 USD
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1.240 USD
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1.220 USD
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|
HIGH Season |
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| 7 Days |
755 USD
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735 USD
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695 USD
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675 USD
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| 14 Days |
1.380 USD
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1.360 USD
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1.320 USD
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1.300 USD
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All rates are per person
SURF COURSE
all equipment included (Boards, rash, wetsuit, leaxh and wax)
Classes at Campeche or Barra da Lagoa beaches
If accommodation needed, just add the Standard package rate to the course rate
25 USD (1 lesson of 90 min.)
115 USD (5 lessons)
SURFBOARD RENTAL
120 USD (week / 7 days)
KITESURF COURSE
all equipment included (Boards, sails, harness, rash and wetsuit)
Classes at Lagoa da Conceiçao lake
If accommodation needed, just add the Standard package rate to the course rate
115 USD (1 lesson of 90 min.)
575 USD (5 lessons)
WINDSURF COURSE
all equipment included (Boards, sails, harness, rash and wetsuit)
If accommodation needed, just add the Standard package rate to the course rate
280 USD (6 lessons of 90 min.)
Beginner, intermediate and experienced courses
Lessons take place PM, unless weather conditions adversed
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Florianopolis
Brazil is known worldwide for its incredible parties, beautiful people and appreciation for living life passionately and vibrantly. The Island of Santa Catarina in particular is blessed not only with incredible natural beauty, but also with some of the hottest nightlife in South America, and for that matter, the entire world. Dozens of nightclubs and hundreds of bars are spread through the city, but the central and Lagoa da Conceição areas offer most of the options.
You will have a wide variety of rhythms and beats to choose from, going from local Brazilian music to rap, reggae, rock and roll, pop and electronic music. No matter what your plans are for the evening, the city will offer you the best option, always with friendly, warm and beautiful people around.
The island of Santa Catarina is considered an outdoor gymnasium for extreme sports. Just off the coast of mailand Brazil, to which it is connected by a bridge in the town of Florianopolis, the island is about 50 km. long and 20 km. wide. Its geography features a landscape sprinkled with lakes, sand dunes, forests and small islands all along the coast. For that reason the options you have for sports are endless. Surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, sandboarding, paragliding, hangliding, horseriding, rockclimbing, mountainbiking are the most practiced in this sports paradise. Most of them have specialized schools if you intend to adventure yourself in any of these activities.
Florianopolis - or Floripa as the city is known locally, is widely recognized as the surf capital of Brazil and is renowned for year-round consistent swell, diversity of breaks and crystal clear water. Floripa has waves that cater to all surf abilities, from first time surfers to the most experienced and hardcore big wave riders. In this page you can check the main surf spots on the island and have a glance at a few of the other sports you can enjoy here with us. So if you want to experience hassle free access to world-class surfing in a world-class location with a world-class crew, you’ve come to the right place. Have fun!
Florianopolis – or “Desterro” as it was originally called – was founded in 1700 and settled fifty years later by immigrants from the Portuguese mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores. Since then, it’s gradually developed from being a sleepy provincial backwater into a sleepy state capital. With the construction of the bridges linking the island with the mainland, Florianopolis as a port has all but died, and today the city thrives as an administrative, commercial and tourist centre. Land reclamation for a multi-lined highway and new bus terminals has totally eliminated the character of the old seafront. Despite all the changes, though, the late nineteenth-century pastel-colored, stuccoes buildings still recall faint “old world” images, while the relaxed, small-town atmosphere provides a total contrast to the excitement of São Paulo or Rio.
The cuisine of the island of Florianopolis has been greatly influenced by its past and present cultures. The impressions of their dishes are truly unique based on these different habits. Seafood is the city’s specialty. The oysters, cultivated in the south of the island can be consumed fresh out of the sea. The shrimp is the favorite aperitif, prepared and served in different ways. Another characteristic of Florianopolis are the simple and cozy restaurants, close to the beaches and maintained by the fishermen. The city also has more sophisticated restaurants and fast food places, which serve international dishes, burgers, pizzas, sushi and so on.
Climate
Florianopolis has a subtropical climate with rainfall well distributed throughout the year. The seasons are well defined. Summer is hot and has the highest rainfall. Spring and Fall are similar, with spring usually very windy. Winter is cool and with low precipitation. Cold fronts coming from the Southern Atlantic and Antarctica pass frequently in the region, bringing rain followed by days of strong southern winds.
The Trip
Meio da Joaquina Beach, Santa Catarina Island
Florianopolis "Floripa" (City), 20 min. drive
Florianopolis International Airport (FLN), 20 min. drive
Major airlines with daily flights to Rio and Sao:
A word of caution here: Both San Paulo and Rio have more than one major airport. To ensure that you arrive to Florianopolis on time with all your luggage in tow, it is crucial to make sure your connecting flight leaves from the same airport your international flight arrives at. Experienced travelers caution against transferring between different airports.
Road Transport
Buses are totally safe and cheap (for about aU$1 you can go to any beach). Taxis can easily be found and are safe too, but make sure you come up to a price before you leave to your destination. In Florianopolis hitchhiking is still safe and a lot of people actually stop. Car and motorcycle rental are also available with prices starting around U$ 20 a day.
Safety
Brazil is no more dangerous than anywhere in Europe or North America and violent crimes against tourists or foreign visitors are extremely rare. Brazil is also politically stable with no natural enemies and no terrorist activities. The crime tourists are most likely to fall victim to in Brazilian cities is robbery and pick pocketing, so do not leave your belongings unattended and do not wear jewelry in the streets. Always leave travelers checks, passports, air tickets and the like in the hotel safe deposit box. Visitors should however carry some form of ID, such as a photocopy of their passports, with them at all times. Florianopolis is the safest place in Brazil. People jogging at night, and girls hitch hiking. You cant even do that in Europe!
Health
Brazil has an excellent network of private hospitals and clinics in the major cities. Private medical assistance can be more expensive, but Brazil has a public health service that will look after foreign visitors in an emergency. Medical Insurance is recomended for all visitors. Usually vaccinations against Yellow Fever are not required when traveling to Brazil
Money
The Brazilian currency is called “Real” (“heh-ALL”). The Atm and Bank network throughout Brazil will accept most of the bank/credit card network/operators. Cash and traveler checks can be exchanged in banks and exchange shops.
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Nick
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Alkashina
25 Sep 2008, 09:52
25 Sep 2008, 09:52
Very interesting site. A lot of interesting information. THE BEST.
Alkashina
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Victor
14 Sep 2008, 14:17
14 Sep 2008, 14:17
Nice Site. Very nice site. You guys really have your stuff together! I hope
you keep it updated frequently because I'll be back often. Some really
interesting stuff here. Keep up the great work and best of luck to you!
Thanks a lot and have a great day!
Victor
Thanks a lot and have a great day!
Victor
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