Imagine a vibrant city, full of shops, restaurants, museums, nightlife and culture. Add to it over forty flawless beaches, several lakes and lagoons, all ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing and you will have a good picture of the beautiful Brazilian city of Florianopolis.

Florianopolis, capital of the state of Santa catarina, is located on the isalnd of Santa Catarina, less than a mile from the mainland. As well as having 42 veaches, the city is surrounded by montains, dunes and mangroves. The Azorean spirit, inherited from immigrants who settled the region 250 years ago, marks the island personality.