Great Florianópolis | |
Location | |
State | Brazil |
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Surface | 7,157 km² |
Inhabitants | 1.027.271 (2010 estimate) |
Great Florianópolis is a region of the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
It is divided into 3 micro-regions:
- Florianópolis
- Tabuleiro
- Tijucas
Urban centers
- Antônio Carlos - Testimonies of colonialism Germanic still present today even in some dialects in use.
- Biguaçu - Located between the two main ports of Santa Catarina, Itajaí is Imbituba, and around Florianópolis.
- Florianópolis - Capital of the State of Santa Catarina.
- Garopaba - Surfing beaches, surrounded by the Atlantic forest. Whales can also be observed there.
- Governador Celso Ramos - Important fishing center with resorts and water parks.
- Nova Trento - Founded at the end of the 19th century by Italians originating in Trento, today it is the second largest center of religious tourism in the Brazil.
- Palhoça - Immersed in the southern bay of Santa Catarina, with mangrove-studded beaches.
- Santo Amaro from Imperatriz - The Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, which is the main religious celebration of the Florianópolis region.
- São Bonifácio - Its areas of green hills full of waterfalls form a beautiful background, associated with the typical architecture of half-timbered houses.
- São José - Conurbation of Florianópolis.
- São João Batista - It was the first Italian colony in Brazil, under the name of New Italy.
- São Pedro de Alcântara - Hill town which at the beginning of the 19th century was the first city founded by the Germans.
- Tijucas - Quiet town with hospitable people.
- Águas Mornas - The town is famous for its thermal waters that emerge from the subsoil, which would appear to be curative.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
- Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Great Florianópolis