Golf

In Florianópolis, there is one main golf course called Costão Golf Club, located near the beach in the Ingleses neighborhood. In addition to its fascinating setting, the club also has a condo, a restaurant, and a pro shop. Here you can learn and practice golf, take part in tournaments and play on the best challenging courses.

Windsurf

The ideal beaches to windsurf have calmer seas. For course racing:

• Lagoa da Conceição
• Praia de Jurerê
• Ponta das Canas
• Praia de Canasvieiras

• Praia do Campeche
• Praia do Moçambique
• Praia Joaquina
• Praia Mole

Kitesurf

Florianópolis is one of the best spots for kitesurfing in Brazil for beginners and experienced kitesurfers. The best season to practice this sport is spring, but the conditions are good for kitesurfing almost all year long.

• Lagoa da Conceição
• Praia Mole
• Praia do Campeche

Paragliding

For those wishing to fly over beautiful Florianópolis and see everything from a different perspective, paragliding is perfect. The best months to practice this sport are from November to April.

• Praia Mole
• Praia Brava
• Lagoa da Conceição
• Palhoça (1 hour away from Florianópolis)
• Santo Amaro da Imperatriz (1.5 hour away from Florianópolis)

Sandboarding

Sandboarding is a great option if you are looking for something fun, easy and new. There are spots all over the Dunes of Joaquina where you can try it.

• Dunes of Joaquina
• Dunes of Santinho

Kayaking

Everywhere in Florianópolis you can go kayaking to relax and enjoy the amazing nature and wildlife surrounding you as well as to exercise. There are companies renting kayaks at the beaches and at Lagoa da Conceição.

• Santo Antônio de Lisboa
• Barra da Lagoa
• Lagoa da Conceição

Horse Riding

You can find farms offering free style horse riding on the beach and on trails at night, or the usual farm-like ride during the day. For professionals and anyone who likes classical style, there is an equestrian center with horse riding, dressage and jumping classes in Saco Grande.

• Saco Grande
• Rio Vermelho
• Praia do Moçambique
• Santo Amaro da Imperatriz (1.5 hour away from Florianópolis)

Canyoning

Florianópolis offers a variety of beautiful landscapes that you can discover in a different way, by canyoning. There are spots for beginners to experts. It’s perfect for a warm day, since after the adventure, you can jump into refreshing water and relax.

• Praia Gravatá
• Praia Grande
• Costa da Aranha

Rafting

Rafting is the perfect water sport for those who enjoy an exciting time with friends. You become a part of the nature around you, while having a breathtaking experience.

• Santo Amaro da Imperatriz (1.5 hour away from Florianópolis)

Bicycle Tours

The landscape diversity and the numerous paths and offroad bike trails offer great conditions for everyone who wishes to ride a bike to work, school, exercise or adventure. This region is a common landscape for the stages of the regional, national and international championships in the downhill and cross-country styles, as well as part of the Ironman Brazil. Here are some companies you can rent bikes from and have bike tours:

• Floripa Bike Tour
• Caminhos do Sertão

Boat trip

The beautiful sea and islands found all around Florianópolis allow you  to enjoy a boat trip with friends and family. There are many ways to have an unique experience. Some boats have parties, music and pirates onboard while others are quieter so you can enjoy the sounds of nature. The most popular boat trip is to Anhatomirim and the Ratones Grande Island where you can learn about the historic wars between the Spanish and the Portuguese for the colonization of South America.

• Canasvieiras
• Lagoa da Conceição
• Praia do Forte
• Beira-mar Norte

Scuba Diving

You can find scuba diving options on the small islands near the beaches of Floripa. These islands are only accessible by boat. The two spots for snorkeling in Florianópolis are Ingleses and Armação. However, two cities nearby, Bombinhas and Porto Belo, also have incredible coasts to go snorkeling.

• Ilha do Campeche - one boat leaves from Armação beach and takes around 30 minutes to get there; while the second one leaves from Campeche beach and takes around 15 minutes; and there is a third spot in Barra da Lagoa from where the boats take around 1h20min to get there.
• Ilha Arvoredo - the boat leaves from Canasvieiras beach or from Ponta das Canas, depending on the company, and takes around 40 minutes to get there. There are also boats leaving from Bombinhas and Porto Belo.
• Ilha do Xavier - the boat leaves from Barra da Lagoa.