Before you go
Your trip to Governador Celso Ramos.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Governador Celso Ramos – SC Destination Florianópolis and Santa Catarina Island about 51 km from Florianópolis
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Florianópolis (FLN) Florianópolis · 56 km
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Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria Florianópolis · 46 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Governador Celso Ramos is 51 km from Florianópolis, about an hour by car: the BR-101 north and then the SC-410, which goes around the peninsula. There are buses from the terminal in downtown Florianópolis. The nearest airport is Florianópolis.
How many days
One day: half for the boat to the Fortaleza de Anhatomirim and the Baía dos Golfinhos (Dolphin Bay), half for the beaches. In summer, if you just want beach time, you can stay longer.
When to go
December to March for beaches. Guiana dolphins live in the bay year-round, so the boat trip is worthwhile any time the weather is good. Avoid Mondays, when the fort is closed. The Festa de São Pedro, in Canto dos Ganchos, is the town's traditional festival.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The beaches are spread along the SC-410, and buses don't connect them well. The Fortaleza de Anhatomirim can only be reached by boat.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Governador Celso Ramos
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Morning
Baía dos Golfinhos
Boats and schooners leave from Armação da Piedade. The dolphins live there; chasing the animals is prohibited, and part of the bay is closed to tour boats.
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Morning
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim
On the same trip. The 18th-century fort takes up the whole island. Closed on Mondays.
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Afternoon
Praia de Palmas
The largest and best-equipped beach in town. The southern end has calm water.
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Late afternoon
Praia Grande
A kilometer of white sand, with kiosks, restrooms and showers.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Fortaleza de Anhatomirim?
Only by boat: there's no land access, and UFSC, which manages the fort, doesn't provide transportation. There are tours from Governador Celso Ramos and schooners from Canasvieiras and downtown Florianópolis.
Am I sure to see the dolphins?
There's no guarantee, but the chances are good: a group of Guiana dolphins lives in the bay year-round, protected by an environmental protection area.
Can I get there by bus?
You can get there by bus from downtown Florianópolis. But the beaches are spread along the SC-410, and without a car you'll see little in a day.