Distance from the center: 42 km.
Nearby beaches: Ribeirão da Ilha, Caieira.
Neighborhood: Ribeirão da Ilha.

Located about 42 km from downtown Florianópolis, Naufragados beach is accessible via a trail which begins at the end of Caieira da Barra do Sul, on a route rife with beautiful sceneries.
Acess by sea is also possible, even though there are no piers or waterfronts there, which forces visitors to wade through the water for a portion of the distance. The boats depart from Caieira beach.

The name Naufragados(Castaways) came from the sailors that found refuge on the beach in 1753, when a ship from the Portuguese Court heading to Rio Grande do Sul ran aground during a storm.

The beach, with coarse sand and facing the open sea, has two distinct characters: on the right coast the sea is quite rough, while on the left the waters are calmer and are very popular with fishermen.
Infrastructure is minimal, so it is recommended that food and water be taken on excursions. The beach is highy sought for fishing, trekking, and camping.

The island of Araçatuba is located immediately off the coast and holds the Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba Fort, built in 1744.

Don't Miss:

- In the second half of the 19th century, a lighthouse was built in Naufragados. Presently in ruins, the location is worth the trip through the lovely sight of Araçatuba and the Fort.
- Always take food and water; A full tour: hike the trail at the beginning of the day, enjoy the beach and return by boat at the end of the afternoon.

When to travel

Definitions of high, mid, and low season:

- High season: from 12/24 to the end of Carnival. Prices for food and lodging are generally raised. Airplane and bus tickets should also be reserved in advance. The city fills with tourists and traffic is intense, making it dificult to access some of Florianópolis' main beaches.
- Mid season: from November to 12/24; and from the end of Carnival until Holy Week. Lodging prices are generally cheaper if compared to high season. Temperatures are pleasant and the city is less crowded. Traffic flows better and it is easier to get to the beaches and other attractions.
- Low season: from the end of Easter to October. Loding prices are even cheaper than during mid season. It is necessary to find out which establishments are open, as some choose to close during the winter. Low temperatures explain the nearly empty streets and beaches, when compared to the rest of the year. Occasional holidays and sporadic hot days however, rapidly fill Florianópolis' beaches, both with the local inhabitants as well as tourists from neighboring cities and states - mainly Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná.