Distance from the center: 27 km.
Distance from airport: 39 km.
Nearby beaches: Jurerê, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, Ponta das Canas e Praia Brava.
Neighborhood: Canasvieiras.

Natural beauty and a complete infrastructure make Canasvieiras the preferred destination for Argentine tourists. As a result, most establishments have bilingual employees.

Canasvieras boasts a beach over 2km long with warm, green water and few waves. The strip of fine white sand is narrow, so it is advisable to come early on hot days in order to find a spot. It's possible to rent everything from beach chairs to kayaks. There are also other options of family activities including: banana-boat, schooner, and diving excursions.

The infrastructure is complete, with a police station, 24 hour supermarket, mini-mall, car rentals, banks, post office, and travel agency. As for cuisine, Canasvieiras has churrascarias [steak houses], Italian specialty food stores, seafood, typical local food, international cuisine, snack bars, candy shops, and ice cream parlors.

Lodging is also abundant in Canasvieiras. Options range from luxury hotels, inns, leasing a residency or house and for those on tight budgets, there are hostels and campsites. At night, tourists and islanders can have fun at bars with live music, show houses, and nightclubs.

Don't Miss:
- Schooner excursions.

For Argentine tourists:
From December to February the Argentine Consulate operates in Florianópolis.
Address: Avenida Rio Branco, 387, 5th floor, downtown.
Phone number: +55 (48) 3224-5666.