Location: Sao Francisco do Sul
Top Things to do in Sao Francisco do Sul
The 10 Best Things to Do in Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil
São Francisco do Sul is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. It covers an area of 540 km² (208 miles) and had an estimated population of 42,569 in 2011.
Restaurants in Sao Francisco do Sul
1. Forte Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By Felipe M - Sao Paulo, SP
This beach has a very difficult access, since you need to go up and down some big hills on a very tiny street (if there is a car coming the other way, it becomes quite harsh), but it is worth all the efforts, because you will arrive at this remote beach which very calm water.
Also, you can visit this fortress from the 18th century when you are, the entrance fee is 8 reais, and it is decently conserved, with some ceramics, pottery and a some awesome canons.
2. Ubatuba Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By MaryZ316 - Maringa, PR
The beach is not quite as crowded as others in S. Francisco island. Many families and a general impression of peace and quiet. Not many vendors crossing the sand so you'd better bring your own water and snack. There are trash bins along the beach.
3. Forte Marechal Luz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By andersoncool - Ponta Grossa, PR
The main purpose for this old fortification is provide good life in vacancies for elite militarians, at less than one euro a day. Nothing special, except if you want to know how officers from army can live. a good view from the top of the hill.
4. Enseada Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By MaryZ316 - Maringa, PR
Unfortunately, the water seems to have lots of oil from the ships crossing to the port. But if you go there during winter and want only to walk on the sand, it's OK. Plenty of small shops selling swimsuits and floral dresses.
5. Shrine of Nossa Senhora da Graca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Juliano O
É a paróquia mais antiga de Santa Catarina e já completou 350 anos, não é possível afirmar a data certa da contrução, mas sabe-se que foi entre agosto e setembro de 1665.
6. Itaguacu Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Marcelo R - Curitiba
If you are looking for a place to get relaxed, far from noise and loud lounge music, with clean sea, and you are with your family, this is the right place for you.
There are no walking place to buy food and other stuffs but you can get your car and drive 1-3 minutes to the nearest food store (I recommend you buying anything you need previously to stay all the time in the beach). An exception is a nice and fair-price restaurant called "Caiçara" and a few places to by beach sneaks (like corn, "churros", etc).
My wife and I normally rent a place in from of the beach, so in the morning I usually get in to the water before breakfast ("particular shower" before eating).
The place is perfect for vacations when all you want is getting relaxed after a year working!
7. Centro Historico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Trotamundo562 - Sao Paulo, SP
De uma beleza ímpar, o centro histórico da cidade ainda está bem conservado, com seu casario todo pintado e ruas limpas. Vale muito uma caminhada pelo local apreciando demoradamente as construções.
8. Museu Nacional Do Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By Carlos E
Nice place to know more about the history of the sailing. Old port warehouse with old ocean sailin staff. Nice Sunshine outside.
9. Sao Francisco do Sul History Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Franklin A - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
É um museu pequeno. Na verdade, aproveitou-se a antiga casa de detenção da cidade para ali instalá-lo. Inclusive, lá se pode ver as masmorras que anteriormente acomodavam os prisioneiros com requinte de crueldade, pois a maré subia e enchia parcialmente certas celas. As celas do andar superior da casa estão hoje com a exposição de objetos, fotos e a história de figuras ilustres da cidade. Vale à pena visitar pela simpatia do lugar. Recomendo.
10. Grande Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Juliano O
A mais extensa praia de São Francisco do Sul é palco anual do maior campeonato de pesca de arremesso do sul do Brasil. Possui cerca de 25 quilômetros de extensão e é praticamente deserta.
