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Florianópolis
Barra beach
Prainha da Barra
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Barra beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 8th place out of 238 beaches in the Santa Catarina region 12.9 km away from its center, the city of Florianopolis. It is one of the beaches of Barra da Lagoa settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Barra beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
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 da Barra da Lagoa, which has a rating of 8.7.
Key features
Beach overall scores
Barra beach is located in Santa Catarina within Barra da Lagoa, 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.
User reviews
"This beach in Floranapolis has become my absolute favorite! The water is crystal clear and the waves are just right for a refreshing dip. It's amazing how you can still feel relaxed while enjoying the waves. There are a few kiosks on the beach, and we had the pleasure of trying Andres' mouth-watering camarao empanada and fresh mango juice. It was absolutely delicious! I high..."
Celina R.
"This charming beach is a true gem. The water is pleasantly warm and the waves, while slightly high during my visit, only added to the beach's natural allure. I highly recommend spending some time here to fully appreciate its beauty."
Frida Mickelson
User reviews
"This beach in Floranapolis has become my absolute favorite! The water is crystal clear and the waves are just right for a refreshing dip. It's amazing how you can still feel relaxed while enjoying the waves. There are a few kiosks on the beach, and we had the pleasure of trying Andres' mouth-watering camarao empanada and fresh mango juice. It was absolutely delicious! I high..."
Celina R.
"This charming beach is a true gem. The water is pleasantly warm and the waves, while slightly high during my visit, only added to the beach's natural allure. I highly recommend spending some time here to fully appreciate its beauty."
Frida Mickelson
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10.1km from center
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12.4km
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Barra da Lagoa
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12.1km from center
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13.3km
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Barra da Lagoa
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13.1km from center
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15.1km
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Barra da Lagoa
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15.3km from center
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14.9km from center
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16.2km
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16.1km from center
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16.3km
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16.2km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Mahalo Creperia• 3 min walk
- Recantinho Bar & Res...• 3 min walk
- Restaurante e Pousad...• 4 min walk
- Quiosque Silva• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Canal Da Barra• 3 min walk
- Tartaruga da Barra d...• 3 min walk
- Molhe do Canto Sul d...• 3 min walk
- Pedra da boa vista• 3 min walk
Transport
- FLN• 16.4km
- TITRI - Terminal de...• 10.1km
Localities
- Barra da Lagoa• 530m
- Florianopolis• 12.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Barra beach?
The Barra beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Barra beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Barra beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Barra beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Barra beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Barra beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Barra 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 very smooth.
Is the Barra beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Barra 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Barra beach?
Barra beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barra beach?
The bar is located right on the Barra beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mahalo Creperia is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Barra beach?
There are 803 places to stay in the Barra beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Barra beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Barra beach from parking?
The Barra 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 Barra beach?
There are 4 attractions near Barra beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Canal Da Barra located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Barra beach (Santa Catarina) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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