Florianópolis has 4 beaches and 2 marinas with Blue Flag status in the 2026, 2027 season. The Peri Lagoon is receiving the award for the 11th time, and Azores, Mozambique e Daniela are on the list for the first time.
What Is the Blue Flag?
The Blue Flag is an international certification awarded to beaches and marinas that meet criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety, and environmental education. The certification is renewed each season.
The 4 beaches with the seal of approval
Peri Lagoon
Lagoa do Peri Beach, in the southern part of the island, has freshwater and is located within a conservation area. It’s the longest-standing beach on the list: this is the 11th time it has received the Blue Flag.
Azores Beach
Also in the south of the island, Praia dos Açores is a quieter beach known for its sunsets. It’s making its debut on the list this season.
Sunset at Praia dos Açores. Photo: Silvia Fantinatti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Mozambique Beach
In the eastern part of the island, Moçambique is one of the longest beaches in Florianópolis, with a long stretch of sand next to Rio Vermelho State Park. It’s also a newcomer.
Mozambique Beach, on the eastern side of the island. Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Daniela Beach
In the northern part of the island, Daniela features calm, bay-like waters and is a popular destination for families with children. It is also receiving the certification for the first time.
Late afternoon at Daniela Beach. Photo: Papa Pic, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The 2 marinas
In addition to the beaches, two marinas in Florianópolis were awarded the Blue Flag: the Santa Catarina Yacht Club and the Conceição Marina.
How to Get Out of Downtown
The four beaches are located in different parts of the island: two in the south, one in the east, and one in the north. In the post How to get from downtown Florianópolis to the beaches You can find the bus routes and travel times to each region.
Tips for a Day at the Beach
Before heading out, check the water quality report from the IMA (Santa Catarina Institute of the Environment), which is updated throughout the season. Bring sunscreen and water, and respect the areas marked by lifeguards.
Book directly
To spend the summer in downtown Florianópolis, book directly on the website Hotel Farol da Ilha, with 12% off. The full schedule for the season is on the page Summer in Floripa.
Cover photo: Luciano Vidal Lyra Pereira, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
