Florianópolis is at an island that receives the same state name of which is capital: Santa Catarina. Santa Catarina. It occupies a land portion, besides near the coast, the visitor never forgets he is in a special place.
It is surrounded by a blue sea, which bathes many wonderful beaches. The major part of its area is part of environmental reserves. Although progress has modernized the city, it preserves many cultural heritages.
The natural beauties of the island attract many people, not only in Brazil, but also in neighbour countries, especially Argentines, Uruguayan, Paraguayan and Chilean tourists who seek its beaches on summer.
There are beaches of different formats: little bays or with long strip of land; with powerful or calm waves such as lakes; crowded of bathers which agitate them or almost deserts; urbanized or hidden ones and with access only by trails. Divers, as well fishermen and surfing, windsurfing and sailing follower, who found good places for practicing their sports.

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