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Monk Beach
Praia Do Monge
Good for Relax
About
Monk Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 94th place out of 238 beaches in the Santa Catarina region 88.8 km away from its center, the city of Florianópolis. It is one of the beaches of Sao Miguel settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 not crowded place during the season.
Monk Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Grande, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+19
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Beach overall scores
Monk Beach is located in Santa Catarina within Sao Miguel, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"The beach is absolutely stunning and tranquil. You can reach it by taking the path along the left side of Praia Vermelha."
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User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning and tranquil. You can reach it by taking the path along the left side of Praia Vermelha."
Peak Excursions
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Excellent location! Lots of inspiring beaches and accommodation options nearby.
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3.5km from center
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Located at nearest locality
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3.3km from center
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Penha 1.3 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Carrancas Bar e Peti...• 19 min walk
- Pousada do Baiano• 22 min walk
- Café Menu• 23 min walk
- Agua Na Boca Lanches• 23 min walk
Attractions
- Mirante Rua do Turis...• 11 min walk
- Praia de São Roque• 12 min walk
- Rampa de Vôo Livre• 13 min walk
- Mirante da Praia Ver...• 13 min walk
Transport
- NVT• 11.2km
- Estação Rodoviária d...• 16.8km
Localities
- Sao Miguel• 3.8km
- Florianopolis• 88.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Monk Beach?
The coastline of Monk Beach is covered with 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Monk Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Monk Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Monk Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Monk Beach are usually strong.
Is the Monk Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Monk Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Monk Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Monk Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Monk Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Carrancas Bar e Petiscaria is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Monk Beach?
There are 689 places to stay in the Monk Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Monk Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Monk Beach from parking?
The Monk 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 Monk Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Monk Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirante Rua do Turismo located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Monk Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Monk Beach is January. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 19°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Monk Beach (Santa Catarina) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Monk Beach (Santa Catarina) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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