Distance from the center: 36 km.
Nearby beaches: Naufragados, Caieira da Barra do Sul.
Neighborhood: Ribeirão da Ilha.

Ribeirão da Ilha is one of Florianópolis' first communities, with vestiges of its historic past in its streets and constructions. The Azorean row houses, the museum, the church, everything brings to mind the age of the Portuguese settlers who inhabited the area around 1750.

Located 36 kilometers from downtown Florianópolis, Ribeirão da Ilha is made up of several small beaches with calm waters and thick sand. Aquaculture is the location's main economic activity, standing out on international markets for the quality of its products.

When it comes to oysters and shellfish, Ribeirão da Ilha is one of the best places to eat in Florianópolis.
Don't Miss:
- Walking along the streets of Ribeirão da Ilha has beautiful natural scenery in addition to its historic points. The Azorean row houses are some of the most well preserved on the coast of Santa Catarina, offering visitors a unique scenario reminiscent of Portuguese villages in the 18th century.
- Ribeirão's Nossa Senhora da Lapa Church is also a historic attraction not to be missed.
- Ribeirão da Ilha's Ethnographic Museum holds documents and instruments which relate the regions history including . It includes a replica of a sugar cane machine.