The city of Florianopolis was founded on March 23rd, 1726. Florianopolis is an attractive and charming place. It is located just off the southern coast of Brazil and is connected to the mainland of Brazil and the South American continent by two bridges. The area of Florianopolis is approximately 436,5 square kilometers. 424,4 square kilometers of Florianopolis lies on the Island and 12,1 square kilometers on the continent. The climate of this rare island is very favorable, sub-tropical and temperate most of the year. Some of the nearby islands are São Jose, Biguaçu, Palhoça, Balneário Camboriú, Governador Celso Ramos and Garopaba.
Florianopolis City is famous for its beautiful lagoons, stunning beaches, rolling mountains, Atlantic rain forests and soft white dunes. The area is perfect for surfing, hiking, whale watching, etc. Florianopolis is also the city of fishing villages surrounded by small towns. Many tourists come to the city for its modern shopping malls and cinema complexes. Florianopolis is one of the leading Brazil tourist destinations.The corners of the island such as Riberao da Ilha and Santo Antonio de Lisboa which are miles away from the heart of the city have preserved açorianan settlement in the houses and the sidewalks, the churches, the museums, the narrow streets and the way of living of the natives. The Hercílio Luz Bridge, one of the biggest suspension bridges of the world is the main tourist draw of Florianopolis. From the Lagoa da Conceição lagoon you can get magnificent views of the beaches, the sand dunes of the Joaquina, the ocean and several offshore islands.
Boat trips are very popular in Florianopolis. This is the best way to see the coastline and the nearby islands just off the shore of Florianopolis. There are several beaches in the north of this island. These are the best tourist spots. Some of the beaches are Canasvieiras, Jurere, Ponta das Canas, Praia Brava, Ingleses, Lagoinha, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus and Daniela. The major coastal attractions are in the east coast of the island of Florianopolis. It is here that you will get the various restaurants and bars to rejoice in. Joaquina is the most famous beach in this eastern part.
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