Florianópolis is a contradiction. Divided into two parts, the mainland and the island, the mainland is an industrial center, and across the bay is the historic and elegant in Beira-Mar Norte. Beach known for extravagant parties, the island where many workers are central district of the city Brazilian in Brazil known as Silicon Valley. The economy of Florianópolis is based primarily on technology and tourism. Night club, lounge and pub explosion and caipirinhas late at night, which may explain why the New York Times called Florianópolis “Match Destination of the Year in 2009.”
Most of the population lives in central and northern half of the island, leaving the less populated south. The 42 beaches along the beach, each has its own style, elegant revelers hit the international Jurerê crashing waves for surfers at Praia Mole. Barra da Lagoa is the “rabbit trail” celebrates the home of world surfing champion Jacqueline Silva calls. The island is connected to the mainland by two picturesque bridges. A suspension bridge over Puente Hercilio Luz, is closed for the circulation, but still defines the skyline at night when lit up.All 42 of the island’s beaches are within an hour.
In the city center, travelers can enjoy the colonial cobblestone streets that converge on the newly renovated, Praça XV de Novembro. If it is absorbed into the colonial history of the region, consider a boat trip around the bay with some impressive saves in 18 high-century Portuguese.
