beach · Bombinhas, SC
Praia de Bombas
A long beach with a calmer sea at the entrance to the peninsula, good for families and for walking on the sand at dawn. It has pousadas (guesthouses), kiosks and facilities for anyone spending several days in the area.
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About Praia de Bombas
Praia de Bombas (beach) is the beach at the entrance to Bombinhas, on the Santa Catarina coast. It has about 2 kilometers of sand and is one of the most built-up on the peninsula, with apartment buildings, pousadas, restaurants and shops facing the sea.
The name is said to come from the sound of the waves booming on the beach. A lit promenade runs along the whole waterfront, with a bike path and walking track, good for walking or cycling early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
It is a popular beach with families spending a few days in town, for its facilities and how easy it is to walk from your lodging to the sand. Along the waterfront and across the Passarela do Ribeiro (footbridge), you can walk to Praia de Bombinhas.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
A walk along the promenade from end to end takes about half an hour; if you are staying in the neighborhood, you will likely spend the day at the beach.
Best time
In summer, for swimming; year-round, early or late in the day, for walking or cycling on the promenade in soft light and with fewer people.
How to get there
It is in the Bombas neighborhood, right at the entrance to Bombinhas if you arrive from Porto Belo. You can go by car or bus to the neighborhood and walk to the sand.
Tip
To walk the promenade in peace, go early, before the crowds, especially in high season.
A look at the place
Praia de Bombas in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia de Bombas
Is Praia de Bombas good for kids?
It is one of the most popular beaches with families in Bombinhas, for its wide sand, its promenade and the shops around it. Check the sea before going in: on windy days it gets rougher.
How long is Praia de Bombas?
It is about 2 kilometers long, with a promenade running along the whole waterfront.
Does Praia de Bombas have facilities?
Yes. It is an urban beach, with restaurants, bars, pousadas (guesthouses) and shops facing the sea, plus a promenade with a bike path and a walking path.
Can you walk from Praia de Bombas to Praia de Bombinhas?
Yes. Along the waterfront and the Passarela do Ribeiro (walkway), which passes Praia do Ribeiro, you can reach Praia de Bombinhas on foot.
Why is the beach called Bombas?
The name is said to come from the sound of the waves crashing on the beach.