Garopaba Beach
Garopaba Beach
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tashm71
Garopaba, SC28 contributions
Mar 2019
Ths beach can be very crowded on season, especially at weekends, but that is compensated for as the sea is calm and there are some great places to eat on the sea front. Head to the north end for more space and surf huts with great instructors to help beginners.
Written August 6, 2019
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Sasita
Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
I've found Garopaba beach to be pretty and cool. Lots of people around, f&b options, handicrafts, dogs, and even cats. Across the beach there are a few restaurants. The only thing I disliked is the fact that the beach doesn't have much sand space and as the afternoon comes the sea level rises, leaving even less sand and less space to be in.
Written April 21, 2017
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Woldemar K
Winnipeg, Canada7 contributions
Jan 2020
This beach is about 1 hours drive south of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. We found the beach a bit too crowded for our liking but it has a lot of restaurant and a nice beach.
Written February 24, 2020
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Dutras
Gramado, RS122 contributions
Think of an ugly board walk, add to it confusion, dirt, ugly people and tasteless restaurants and stores. There you are, this in summary is what Garopaba beach/town is all about. I am talking about the beach here, where most of the visiting C class people like to spend the day in the narrow portion of dark sand washed by brown colored sea water. Not to mention the chacks, on the sand that, with their smell of heavely greesed fry fish or shrimp, sell also bier in cans and bottles that are usually thrown on the sand by the not wellbehaved beach goers. On the hills, on the way to Vigia beach, all changes, since it is there where millionairs, from Brazil and neighboring countries, have built their magnificent summer homes looking to the bay on which beach the populace thrives. Well, there are also the mountains on the horizon, but pray for the skies not to be cloudy!
Written February 23, 2012
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penhalp
Asuncion, Paraguay33 contributions
Jan 2015
I went in January, it is expected to be crowded, especially downtown where the beach is maximum 10 meters wide. Farther down where the beach practically ends is a bit better but over all the experience was not the best. A better deserted beach around there is silveira.
Written December 15, 2015
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drsheri
Cherry Hill, NJ88 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Easy access with a lot of people enjoying the gentle waves. Restaurants, shopping, and ice cream within an easy walk. Benches were convenient as well.
Written December 18, 2018
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Jussara Nunes P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands6,273 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
I am a senior citizen and I grew up going for a week on vacation in Garopaba with my family.
Garopaba was a fish village that grew in a beach town, keeping a number of fishermen among its population and its old little village with a church and some building from Colonial Brazil. It developed enough to attracted not only people from the Brazilian state where it is located, Santa Catarina, but also attracting people from other Brazilian states, specially a lot of gauchos, the inhabitants of the neighbouring state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The area is a natural reserve for birds and from July to december it is possible to observe white whales in the cost.
During summer vacation time in Brazil (December to March) the population of Garopaba more than double and all bars, shops, beach attraction, malls and restaurants are full of sun-tanned people.
At the beach, as happened in most Brazilian beaches, all kinds of food are available through people who sell them while you are relaxing at your beach chair. Small trolleys with BBQ, drinks, cocktails, coconut water, ice cream, typical Brazilian snacks, corn cob, grilled cheese, you name it.
To stay most options are small bread and breakfast places, called in Brazil "pousadas", once the city has only one big hotel. During the weekends, the city and beach area is packed and there are many water-sports in the city and in the beaches nearby. At Christmas eve and New's Year eve, even more people gathered there. In line with other cities in Brazil, there area shows and fireworks at the beach in the last night of the year, when crowds wait for the New Year arrived, all dressed in white clothes and bringing their champagne to celebrate the change.
I'm a fan. Keeping its cosiness and having already many resources, I think that Garopaba has a lot to offer for a relaxing and interesting vacation time.
Garopaba was a fish village that grew in a beach town, keeping a number of fishermen among its population and its old little village with a church and some building from Colonial Brazil. It developed enough to attracted not only people from the Brazilian state where it is located, Santa Catarina, but also attracting people from other Brazilian states, specially a lot of gauchos, the inhabitants of the neighbouring state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The area is a natural reserve for birds and from July to december it is possible to observe white whales in the cost.
During summer vacation time in Brazil (December to March) the population of Garopaba more than double and all bars, shops, beach attraction, malls and restaurants are full of sun-tanned people.
At the beach, as happened in most Brazilian beaches, all kinds of food are available through people who sell them while you are relaxing at your beach chair. Small trolleys with BBQ, drinks, cocktails, coconut water, ice cream, typical Brazilian snacks, corn cob, grilled cheese, you name it.
To stay most options are small bread and breakfast places, called in Brazil "pousadas", once the city has only one big hotel. During the weekends, the city and beach area is packed and there are many water-sports in the city and in the beaches nearby. At Christmas eve and New's Year eve, even more people gathered there. In line with other cities in Brazil, there area shows and fireworks at the beach in the last night of the year, when crowds wait for the New Year arrived, all dressed in white clothes and bringing their champagne to celebrate the change.
I'm a fan. Keeping its cosiness and having already many resources, I think that Garopaba has a lot to offer for a relaxing and interesting vacation time.
Written October 2, 2013
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assoskanarya
London, UK15 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Beautiful friendly town with nine perfect beaches dotted around. Will definitely come back in future as we are told we can watch whales from the beach around June-August.
Written April 4, 2019
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alefmzatx
Mexico City, Mexico67 contributions
Apr 2017
I spent a New Years eve at this awesome beach, absolutely recommended. Take the time to relax at the beach, enjoy the sea and the beautiful "garotas"
Written March 17, 2018
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Haubert_F
Portugal163 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
In Garopaba you get what you want. There are eight different and interesting beaches. It's up to you to choose if you prefer to practise sports like running in the sand, surfing or kitesurfing or if you prefer to lay down quietly to enjoy the sun and the nature. Garopaba has it all.
Written August 22, 2016
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Que deporte extremo hay para hacer? tienen alguna idea de precio? ya sea buceo, parapente, etc
Bom dia, estou pensando em passar a virada do ano pela primeira vez em Garopaba na praia da ferrugem... Gostaria de saber como é a virada, os fogos são nas balsas? Vale a pena ir? Se compara com a virada de ano em outras praias semelhantes??
Janerejane
Taquara, RS1,025 contributions
O que posso dizer? Estamos vivendo um momento único... no meu Condomínio é linda a virada de Ano muitas famílias vem e este ano vai ser cancelado... então vai depender de como estará a situação acho q temos q esperar para ver o que vai ser resolvido pelos governantes
Marcelo V
38 contributions
Hola vamos de pasada a camboriu hay hotel para una noche para dormir y seguir haciendo ruta ?
Hola, que tal? Estamos averiguando para ir a garopaba con 3 familias mas con bbes y niños. Es recomendable para ir en familia ? Alguna playa en particular para los niños? Gracias!
andy2921
Montevideo Department, Uruguay61 contributions
La playa es preciosa para niños y en el centro tenes todos los servicios. Si el tiempo ayuda los niños la pasan genial. Si llueve o está frío no tenes actividades. Por las dudas lleven películas!
adeliambribeiro
Porto Alegre, Brasil1 contribution
Pousada número 1 em Garopaba
MVinick
Curitiba, PR2,159 contributions
Bom dia. Não sei lhe dizer se a Pousada da Praia é a número um de Garopaba, porém minha estada não tive nada a reclamar, bem pelo contrário, achei uma pousada muito bem localizada, de frente ao mar, atendimento educado e simpático, café da manhã delicioso, limpa, próximo ao centro (lojas, Caixa Econômica, restaurantes,etc). Garopaba fica a 16 km da Praia do Rosa onde há maior número de pousadas.
Como é a virada do ano na praia de Garopaba?
AnaPorto52
Garopaba, SC29 contributions
A passagem de ano aqui é maravilhosa. Muita gente, festa na praia, fogos de artifício, show no calçadão. Como a vida aqui é muito tranquila, a violência ainda não chegou com toda a força como em outros lugares. É claro que é bom ter alguns cuidados, mas em geral não se tem problemas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garopaba Beach
- Hotels near Garopaba Beach:
- (0.02 mi) Pousada da Praia
- (0.04 mi) Pousada Mare Mar
- (0.07 mi) Pousada Bronzatto
- (0.10 mi) Lobo Hotel
- (0.09 mi) Residencial Doca 227
- Restaurants near Garopaba Beach:
- (0.02 mi) Setentaesete Restaurante
- (0.03 mi) Parador Dos Piratas - Rodízio De Pizzas
- (0.03 mi) Cozinha Da Mamma
- (0.07 mi) Restaurante Tasca dos Acores
- (0.11 mi) Gelomel