beach · Balneário Camboriú, SC
Praia de Laranjeiras
A clear-water cove surrounded by green hills, reached by boat, cable car or road. It has kiosks, restaurants and pirate schooner tours.
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About Praia de Laranjeiras
Praia de Laranjeiras (beach) is a small cove on the south side of Balneário Camboriú, just past the hill that closes off the Praia Central. It is surrounded by hills covered in Atlantic Forest and is the first of the wilder beaches linked by the Rodovia Interpraias.
The sea is usually calm, with clear greenish water, which makes it one of the most popular beaches for families with children. Even though it is close to downtown, the setting is very different: lots of greenery and few buildings along the sand.
Part of the fun is getting there. You can arrive by boat from Barra Sul, by the Parque Unipraias cable car, which links Barra Sul to Laranjeiras over the top of the hill, or by car along the Interpraias. The cable car station is a short walk from the sand.
By the beach there is a small cluster of restaurants, shops and water activities, such as banana boat rides. It is the wilder beach with the most facilities in the city, and therefore also the busiest in season.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half a day lets you get there, enjoy the beach at a relaxed pace and return; adding the cable car or boat trip, set aside the whole day.
Best time
In summer and on warm spring days, in the morning, when the sea is calmer and the beach is not yet packed; in high season, avoid mid-afternoon if you do not like crowds.
How to get there
It is south of the Praia Central, on the other side of the hill. By car, take the Rodovia Interpraias from Barra Sul. You can also get there on the Parque Unipraias cable car, boarding at the Barra Sul Station, or by boat from Barra Sul, on the Rio Camboriú.
Tip
Mix your transportation: go by cable car, which passes the Mata Atlântica Station at the top of the hill, and come back by boat or car to see the beach from different angles.
A look at the place
Praia de Laranjeiras in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia de Laranjeiras
Is there an entrance fee for Praia de Laranjeiras?
No. The beach is public and free. The Parque Unipraias cable car and the boat trip are paid, if you choose to arrive that way.
How do you get to Praia de Laranjeiras?
By car on Rodovia Interpraias, by the Parque Unipraias cable car from Barra Sul, or by boat from Barra Sul.
Is the sea at Laranjeiras good for kids?
It is usually calm and one of the most tranquil in the city, so it is very popular with families. Always follow the lifeguards' instructions.
Does Praia de Laranjeiras have facilities?
Yes. There are restaurants, small shops and boat trips right on the beach. It is the wild beach in Balneário Camboriú with the most facilities.
Can you walk there from Praia Central?
The most practical way is by cable car, by boat or by car on the Interpraias road. Walking along the road is not recommended, because of the curves and climbs.