Santana Travel Guide
Florianópolis
Popular places to visit
Ingleses Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ingleses Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Florianópolis. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Jurere Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jurere Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Brava Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Brava Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Florianópolis.
Joaquina Beach
Go surfing on sand or at sea at a popular beach flanked by large dunes and known for its excellent waves.
Barra da Lagoa Beach
Experience hours of water-based pursuits, hike into the hills or simply relax on the sands of this picturesque beach.
Mole Beach
Thrill seekers, sunbathers and partygoers head to this popular beach to surf, hang glide, relax and dance in the bars.
Things to do
Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour
Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa
Top hotels in Santana
ibis Florianopolis
Great hotel with very reasonable prices. Friendly front desk staff and overall very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Rede Andrade Cecomtur
The breakfast was so poor with selection and reception very small and disorganised
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
LK Design Hotel
The best hotel I stay , stuff is on top of everything the view the bed , the food is is a 5 star chef and a shoutout to Gabriel he works at the restaurant and made everything service a 5 stars ,, I totally recommend and can’t wait to go back next year ♥️
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Intercity Florianópolis
Room was clean, staff were friendly and breakfast was great. Our room was extremely small but we only stayed for 1 night so it was fine. If I was staying longer the room would have been too small (we stayed in a luxo casal room).
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Majestic Palace Hotel
Hotel is a bit ragged at the edges due to age but the whole staff from housekeeping to breakfast waitstaff were wonderful. The breakfast buffet was beyond excellent with multiple gluten free options!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Big Hotel - Florianopolis continental
I checked in close to midnight and immediately noticed that the sheets and pillows were dirty and covered in hair. We requested a room change, but the second room was even worse, with broken items and very poor cleanliness. At that hour, we didn’t have time or energy to keep switching rooms, so we ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santana
Ribeirao da Ilha
While visiting Ribeirao da Ilha, you might make a stop by sights like Praia da Freguesia do Ribeirão da Ilha and Praia da Tapera.
Estreito
When in Estreito, you can plan a visit to Orlando Scarpelli Stadium and Hercilio Luz Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Florianópolis Centro
Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Public Market and Legislative Assembly of Santa Caterina.
Pantano do Sul
Travellers like the beaches in Pantano do Sul, and Armação Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Trindade
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Trindade. You might want to make time for a stop at Morro da Cruz or UFSC Planetarium.
Campeche
Campeche is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Praia do Campeche and Morro das Pedras Beach.
