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Praia Mole

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Praia Mole
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Restaurants
394 within 3 miles
Barraco Da Mole
135
76 ft$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Seafood
Aragua
48
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Diner • South American
Tropical Bar Entretenimento
78
147 ft$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Seafood
Feng Shui Sushi Bistrot
316
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian
Sushi Da Mole by Lilo
25
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi
Kokoon Beach Lounge
41
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Seafood
Baruc
5
0.2 miBrazilian • Healthy • South American
Moendas Bar E Restaurante
4
0.1 mi$$ - $$$
Bar Do Deca Praia Mole
64
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Seafood
Cafe Do Mirante
35
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • South American
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Attractions
41 within 6 miles
Mirante da praia do mole
36
0.4 miLookouts
Piscinas Naturais Barra da Lagoa
101
0.6 miReefs
Praia da Galheta
539
1.1 miBeaches
Dunas da Joaquina
1,836
1.7 miGeologic Formations
Trilha Costa da Lagoa
332
2.1 miHiking Trails
Joaquina Beach
7,023
2 miBeaches
Fundação Projeto TAMAR - Florianópolis
2,247
2.1 miNature & Wildlife Areas
Barra da Lagoa Beach
3,496
2.1 miBeaches
Miorro da Lagoa
988
Observation Decks & Towers
Mirante Ponto de vista
975
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
4,248 reviews
Excellent
2,455
Very good
1,394
Average
352
Poor
35
Terrible
12
Tourist1591
Plymouth,Massachusetts1 contribution
Heaven on Surf
Overcrowded form mid-December to mid-March still a find for surfers and beachgoers.

VLCS, an apres-surf bar caters to a more laid back crowd, dead center on the beach. Jack Johnson can be heard from Cesar's(the proprietor)speakers. Facinating even without beer's help is Denise the running waitress. At once Forrest Gump (self- proclaimed) with Brazilian charm, serves 100+ patrons with ease. Disarmingly borderline OCD with a smile that will entice a tip and a shake of the head in admiration. Great. Cesar you're lucky. Lazed beachgoers departing early evening will marvel as she sprints past traffic on her way home. Run Denise Run.
Written January 9, 2006
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Migliorelli
Vicenza, Italy41 contributions
Paradise
Nice beach, nice bars and disco clubs, is a mix of surfers , pretty girls and lots of gay guys...
Written March 14, 2011
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Sean C
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Lovelu
Absolutely loved this beach! We stayed towards the mid to South of the beach away from the hustle and bustle of the Middle of the beach. This area was still happening and had a great vibe yet we had plenty of room and had the attention of the beach bar service men the whole time.
Beautiful beach with great mid size waves for a surf. Worth spending a few days there!
Written March 25, 2015
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Diana C
Bucharest, Romania97 contributions
Simply great, but not good for swimming
Solo
This was one of my favorite beaches in Florianopolis even if I couldn't swim there. The waves are better for surf and the water is very cold, but the landscape is amazing especially if you walk for a couple of minutes to Galheta Beach. The scenery is breathtaking, a lot of cliffs, a small path that goes through tropical vegetation and then goes down to Galheta. Don't miss it!
Written March 17, 2015
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sailor2502
Hannover, Germany9 contributions
Nice Beach
Nice Beach. You can reach the beach by bus 630 or car. In case of a car do not park at the street, because the cars will be towed away. We walked from Lagoa de Conceicao, but the part over the mountain has too much trafic.
Bar do Deca is very nice.
Written March 6, 2018
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fzwinklis
Denver, CO4 contributions
Priai Mole
Awesome beach. Great trails and surf.The vendors are friendly and have great food with decent pricing.
Written March 26, 2019
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abfmoreira
Florianopolis, SC10 contributions
The most beautiful beach in Florianopolis (in my humble opinion)
Solo
It's a beach where standing at the sand you see the ocean from above. it's different from others. The sand strip is large. The beach is not very long but is beautiful. There are places to park the car near.
Written March 12, 2019
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Samantha M
Oxford, UK343 contributions
Perfect
Couples
This beach was very easy to get to and was perfect for a day in the sun.
Plenty of places to eat and drink, felt safe as lifeguards are present. And this beach is what you make it.
Written December 27, 2018
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OskitheBear
Ogden, UT8 contributions
Beautiful Popular Beach on the Santa Catarina Island
Praia Mole is one of the best-known beaches on the island. It is popular with the locals as well as the visitors and thus the beach can be crowded during the high season from December to February. There are several bars which serve cold and refreshing drinks. The dark sand gives its name "Mole".
Written December 23, 2018
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shawn4290
Auckland Central, New Zealand31 contributions
Good surf
Couples
Good surf beach, popular, lots of bars, nice vegan restaurant nearby with great food, good surfboard hire and great lessons next door.
Written December 20, 2018
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