Santo Antônio de Lisboa
Quite nice little town, located on the calm west coast of the island. Multiple restaurants are located directly at the waterfront. Also it is nice walk along the water heading toards Sambaqui.
adventure tours
Adventure Tour Operator* Brazil Adventure Tours (http://www.planitbrazil.com) speicalizes in adventure sports travel related to eco-tourism in the southern area, like Florianopolis Magic Island and the famous Brazilian Green Canyons in Rio Grande do Sul. Plan>It Interactive Brazil Adventure Tours provide activities such as rock climbing, river rafting, paragliding, hang gliding, cascading, canyoneering and more.
Aventura Do Brasil (http://www.aventuradobras...), a tour operator specialized in adventure travels, is based in the heart of Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis. They offer day trips and activities such as rafting, sandboarding, paragliding and party boat trips.
Their nightlife guides present the different clubs and bars, so that you don't miss any of the awesome parties on the island. Most recently, The New York Times voted Florianópolis the party destination of the year 2009.
beaches
There are a total of 42 beaches in Florianopolis. The best known are:
North Canasvieiras Praia Brava Jurerê and Jurerê Internacional Praia dos Ingleses Pontas das Canas
East Praia Mole Praia da Galheta nudist beach Barra da Lagoa Praia da Joaquina Praia Brava
South Campeche Armação Matadeiro Pântano do Sul Solidão Saquinho