Photo of Prainha beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Prainha beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Prainha beach with spacious bay

Photo of Prainha beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Prainha beach and the settlement

Photo of Prainha beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.7

Excellent

Prainha beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Prainha beach?

The bar is located right on the Prainha beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar do Banana • Prainha is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Prainha beach?

There are 60 places to stay in the Prainha beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Prainha beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2012939&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Nils</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2410321&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Costa do Encanto unidade Itapoa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4482770&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa na praia</a></li></ul>

Praia de Prainha

Sambaqui, Brazil

#8 out of 238 in Santa Catarina

8.7

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Praia do Forte • 7.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bar do Banana • Prainha

9 - Excellent 80m

Meal Takeaway Ta Na Onda

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Bar Enjoy Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Restaurante e Lanchonete Surf Bar

8.4 - Very good 170m

Hamburger Restaurant Burger House Hamburgueria Artesanal

9.4 - Excellent 470m

Restaurant Ribadejo

8 - Very good 480m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Deck 66

9 - Excellent 480m

Restaurant Paviloche

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Pirata's 2 Restaurante e pizzaria

8.6 - Excellent 660m

Hiking Area Morro da Enseada início pela prainha

90m

Hiking Area Trilha costão da Prainha

110m

Hiking Area Mirante do Canto Esquerdo

110m

Park Praça da Praia Grande

340m

Hiking Area Mirante da Enseada

950m

Hiking Area Acesso ao Mirante parque do Acarai

1.6km

Hiking Area Trilha do mirante parque do Acaraí

1.7km

Park Praça São Francisco de Assis

1.8km

Park Parque Estadual Acaraí

9.7km

Supermarket Pauver Distribuidora Atacadista de Tabacos

410m

Bakery Panificadora Sabor do Pao

9 - Excellent 420m

Supermarket Supermercado Vitoria

420m

Supermarket Mercado E Açougue

420m

Ice Cream Shop The best açai São Francisco do Sul

10 - Exceptional 630m

Bakery Biscopan Panificadora

8 - Very good 890m

Supermarket Supermercado Chapecó

910m

Supermarket Mercado Enseada

1km

Supermarket Mercado Pato Branco

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Prainha (sao francisco do sul)

80m

Tourist Attraction Praia Grande - São Francisco do Sul

450m

Tourist Attraction Praia da enseada de sao Francisco do sul

1000m

Tourist Attraction Forte Marechal Luz

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Capri - SFS

8.5km

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About

Prainha beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 8th place out of 238 beaches in the Santa Catarina region 151.5 km away from its center, the city of Florianopolis. It is one of the beaches of Praia do Forte settlement, just 7.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Prainha beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Sao Francisco Do Sul, which has a rating of 8.6.

Prainha beach is located in Santa Catarina within Praia do Forte, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

8.6 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Praia do Forte • 7.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bar do Banana • Prainha

9 - Excellent 80m

Meal Takeaway Ta Na Onda

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Bar Enjoy Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Restaurante e Lanchonete Surf Bar

8.4 - Very good 170m

Hamburger Restaurant Burger House Hamburgueria Artesanal

9.4 - Excellent 470m

Restaurant Ribadejo

8 - Very good 480m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Deck 66

9 - Excellent 480m

Restaurant Paviloche

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Pirata's 2 Restaurante e pizzaria

8.6 - Excellent 660m

Hiking Area Morro da Enseada início pela prainha

90m

Hiking Area Trilha costão da Prainha

110m

Hiking Area Mirante do Canto Esquerdo

110m

Park Praça da Praia Grande

340m

Hiking Area Mirante da Enseada

950m

Hiking Area Acesso ao Mirante parque do Acarai

1.6km

Hiking Area Trilha do mirante parque do Acaraí

1.7km

Park Praça São Francisco de Assis

1.8km

Park Parque Estadual Acaraí

9.7km

Supermarket Pauver Distribuidora Atacadista de Tabacos

410m

Bakery Panificadora Sabor do Pao

9 - Excellent 420m

Supermarket Supermercado Vitoria

420m

Supermarket Mercado E Açougue

420m

Ice Cream Shop The best açai São Francisco do Sul

10 - Exceptional 630m

Bakery Biscopan Panificadora

8 - Very good 890m

Supermarket Supermercado Chapecó

910m

Supermarket Mercado Enseada

1km

Supermarket Mercado Pato Branco

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Prainha (sao francisco do sul)

80m

Tourist Attraction Praia Grande - São Francisco do Sul

450m

Tourist Attraction Praia da enseada de sao Francisco do sul

1000m

Tourist Attraction Forte Marechal Luz

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Capri - SFS

8.5km

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Stays nearby

3 accomodations nearby

16.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hotel Nils

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Praia do Forte • 9.3km from center

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21.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Costa do Encanto unidade Itapoa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Praia do Forte • 13.8km from center

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23.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Casa na praia

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Praia do Forte • 15.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

What to do in Prainha beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Prainha beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

690m 9 min walk

Sao Francisco Do Sul Beach Sao Francisco Do Sul Beach

8.6 Excellent

1.1km 14 min walk

Enseada Beach Enseada Beach

8.4 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

Molhe Beach Molhe Beach

8.2 Very good

2.8km

Ubatuba Beach Ubatuba Beach

8.1 Very good

6km

Itaguacu Beach Itaguacu Beach

8.4 Very good

6.4km

Grande Beach Grande Beach

7.5 Very good

7.7km

Forte Beach Forte Beach

7.5 Very good

7.9km

Forte Beach Forte Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Praia do Forte • 7.6km

Main locality of province

Florianopolis • 151.5km

Transport

Airport

JOI • 29.6km

Bus Station

Pixinguinha, 188 - Iririu • 30.5km

Train Station

Estação Ferroviária de Paranaguá • 79.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

Larissa BM

9 Excellent

This beach in São Francisco Do Sul is the top choice. It offers complimentary showers and a variety of bars located right on the beachfront.

March 2023

Manuela Bizzone

10 Exceptional

This beach has a wonderful atmosphere that I really enjoy. Additionally, the sand here is a beautiful golden color and has a fine texture.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Prainha beach?

The Prainha beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Prainha beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Prainha beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Prainha beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Prainha beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Prainha beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Prainha beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Prainha beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Prainha beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Prainha beach?

The bar is located right on the Prainha beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar do Banana • Prainha is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Prainha beach?

There are 60 places to stay in the Prainha beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Prainha beach include:

Hotel Nils

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Prainha beach from parking?

The Prainha beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Prainha beach?

There are 2 attractions near Prainha beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Prainha (sao francisco do sul) located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Prainha beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Prainha beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 19°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.