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Beaches, lagoons and landscapes of the southern Santa Catarina coast.
In the photo: Praia do Rosa, Imbituba (SC), Southern Charms
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Southern Charms invites you to plan a leisure trip with time to get to know the landscapes and daily life of the towns. In this section of the guide, Imbituba offers options to combine sightseeing and relaxation, without turning every day into a sequence of transfers.
Imbituba pairs Praia do Rosa, Barra de Ibiraquera and other stretches of coastline with options for rest and sports. The region also includes inland towns and scenery, allowing you to extend the trip depending on the chosen route.
Choose a base that makes it easy to reach the activities of greatest interest and spread visits across nearby areas. Allow time for meals and rest, check access conditions and keep an alternative plan for days when the weather requires changes to the itinerary.
This destination brings together 1 city: Imbituba.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto Internacional de Florianópolis - Hercílio Luz (FLN), in Florianópolis
Access to Imbituba is via BR-101 and local links to the chosen beach. An air option is Florianópolis (FLN), in Florianópolis, with a ground transfer. By bus, check the Terminal Rodoviário de Imbituba. Compare travel times between Rosa, Ibiraquera and Vila.
The local experience
Praia do Rosa, in the municipality of Imbituba, brings together a cove surrounded by rocky headlands and is one of the surfing landmarks on the Santa Catarina coast. The setting also invites walking and enjoying the scenery.
Praia de Ibiraquera combines the sea landscape with the proximity of the lagoon in Imbituba. The area is associated with sports like windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as sightseeing excursions along the barra.
Praia da Vila is part of Imbituba's coastline and is linked to the practice of surfing. The visit allows you to enjoy the stretch of sand and the sea, combining walking and rest depending on the weather.
Praia de Itapirubá adds another landscape to the Imbituba itinerary. The northern stretch lies within the municipality and can be part of a visit with walking, sightseeing, and time to relax by the sea.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the outings you plan to take. Weekdays outside holidays usually make for a less crowded itinerary. For outdoor activities, check the forecast and confirm local conditions before you go.
We suggest three to five days to see the main attractions with breaks. On a short trip, choose a town as your base and reduce transfers. Reserve extra days if you want to combine other towns in the region.
Choose your base in Imbituba according to the itinerary: Praia do Rosa, Ibiraquera or the urban area near Praia da Vila. The beaches are in different sectors; compare travel times before booking.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Choose a base, select the outings of greatest interest and spread transfers across different days.
A car makes it easier to combine towns and distant activities. On a concentrated itinerary, check local transport and the return service before setting out.
We suggest three to five days, adjusting the length to the number of towns and the pace of the trip.
Check the weather and access conditions. Choose outings compatible with the group's mobility and experience.
