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State of Santa Catarina · Brazil
And the place where we will take the boat, is located in the south of the island, next to Praia do Matadeiro. With calm waters, the Pier/ Trapiche is located here, where we will have an exclusive boat to carry out the crossing.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Praia da Armação, or Armação Beach, located on the southern coast of Santa Catarina Island. As we begin our exploration, it is essential to understand the etymology of the name itself. …
Listen in the app2The Church of Saint Anne — Eye-grey-jah Sahnt-Ah-nah
We stand now before the Igreja de Sant’Anna, or the Church of Saint Anne, constructed in 1772. This building is a quintessential example of Luso-Brazilian colonial architecture, characterized by its austere facade and…
Listen in the app3The Mosaic Boardwalk and Cultural Promenade
Leaving the church, we descend toward the shoreline to walk along the beautifully paved boardwalk. Notice the intricate mosaic patterns beneath your feet, a style known as 'pedra portuguesa.' This decorative paving is a direct…
Listen in the app4The Sangradouro River Mouth — Sahng-rah-doh-roh
We have reached the mouth of the Rio Sangradouro, a small but significant waterway that originates in the Peri Lagoon, the largest freshwater lake on the island. The name 'Sangradouro' translates roughly to 'the drainage,'…
Listen in the app5Ponta das Campanhas and the Wooden Bridge
Across the Sangradouro, we find ourselves at the beginning of the wooden bridge that leads to the Ponta das Campanhas. This narrow peninsula is one of the most scenic spots in Florianópolis. …
Listen in the app6The Whale Lookout and the Memorial of Iemanjá
Climbing higher onto the rocks of Ponta das Campanhas, we reach the Mirante, or lookout point. From this elevation, the panoramic view of the Atlantic is breathtaking. …
Listen in the app7The Fisherman’s Colony and the Gateway to Campeche
We return toward the center of the bay to the Trapiche, or the pier, and the Fisherman’s Association building. This is the operational heart of Armação today. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Praia da Armação concludes, we find ourselves back near the Church of Saint Anne, where our journey began. We have traced the history of this bay from its origins as a colonial industrial site to its current status…
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What is Armacao Beach?
Armacao Beach is a place in State of Santa Catarina · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Santa Catarina · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -27.7504, -48.5017 |
| Last updated |
