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Sao Francisco do Sul, a blend of history and natural beauty
DISTANCE
CHART FROM SÃO FRANCISCO DO SUL/SC (KM)
Florianópolis
(SC) - 178
Joinville
(SC) - 45
Navegantes
(SC) - Aeroporto - 87
Itajaí
(SC) - 92
Camboriu
(SC) - 102
Blumenau
(SC) - 106
Itapema
(SC) - 114
Brusque
(SC) - 120
Porto
Belo (SC) - 125
Itapoá
(SC) - 127
Bombinhas
(SC) - 131
Garopaba
(SC) - 250
Imbituba
(SC) - 251
Laguna
(SC) - 281
Curitiba
(PR) - 300
Porto
Alegre (RS) - 476
São
Paulo (SP) - 702
Rio
de Janeiro (RJ) - 1.144
Campo
Grande (MS) - 1.298
Belo
Horizonte (MG) - 1.301
Brasilia
(DF) - 1.673
Cuiabá
(MT) - 1.986
Asunción
(Paraguay) - 1.331
Montevideo
(Uruguay) - 1.360
Buenos
Aires (Argentina) - 1.539
Overview
- São Francisco do Sul - Santa Catarina - Brazil
Colonised
by the Portuguese, São Francisco do Sul is the third oldest town in Brazil. It
was built on the São Francisco Island and its charm derives from the Portuguese
colonial style of the buildings that frame the town's narrow streets in the
historic centre which has been listed as National Historic and Artistic Heritage
as have the local traditions such as Boi-de-Mamão, Dança do Vilão, Dança do Pão-por-Deus and Dança das Pastorinhas. The town is well
known for the beautiful scenery of the Babitonga Bay and the Vila da Glória, on the mainland. In
addition to its history, its traditions and the harbour, São Francisco do Sul
features gorgeous beaches sought after by thousands of tourists every summer.
Visitors increasingly seek holiday rental especially in the high summer season
which offers good investment opportunities.
Historical
Heritage
With
its 500 years of history, São Francisco do Sul has a lot to offer. Its churches,
streets, houses and alleys such as Our Lady of Grace's Mother Church built in
1699 by slaves, militiamen and members of the community using a mixture of lime,
shells, sand and whale oil are well worth a visit. Inside the church, there is a
statue of Our Lady of Grace dating from 1553 which was left there by the
Spaniards who built a chapel on the island to thank for having been saved during
a bad storm. There are also XVII and XVIII century baroque statues and an organ
taken to São Francisco from Rio de Janeiro in 1823 which is still being used
today. Visitors should have a look at the cariocas (water sources) which still provided water to the
people, the History Museum, the National Sea Museum, the only one in Brazil,
which exhibits boats and replicas of boats from the whole Brazilian coast as
well as instruments, documents, naval orientation equipment, maps, miniatures,
etc. Also, the Municipal Market and the Marechal Hercílio Luz Fortress should
not be left out.
Nature
Get
on a boat and visit the Babitonga Bay Archipelago just two nautical miles from
the town centre. In the past, Ilha da Rita (Rita Island) was a Brazilian Navy
refuelling base during World War II. Also, visit Ilha da Paz (Peace Island),
with its amazing beaches and cliffs, and a beautiful lighthouse at its top.
Climb Morro do Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Hill) and be delighted by the view of
the bay.
Culture
and events
Besides
Portuguese colonisers, São Francisco also received large numbers of slaves.
Later, the French arrived. This mixture of cultures has generated an ethnic
diversification which expresses itself in the form of various folkloric groups
that bring the local culture to life.
The
town offers a varied calendar of events such as FECAM (Prawn Festival), FESTILHA
(Island Tradition Festival) - both held in April of each year, and FENAPESCA
(National Fishermen's Festival), held at Balneário da Enseada where a wide
variety of sea food is served and countless sports and leisure activities take
place.
Leisure
It
is impossible to get bored in São Francisco do Sul. Some of the events held
throughout the year are the Ilha de São Francisco Shore Fishing Tournament;
Carnival; Navy Week, etc....
Recommended
outings: schooner trip in the Babitonga Bay; ferry trip to Vila da Glória; etc.
São
Francisco do Sul' main beaches are:
Balneário do Capri; Praia da Enseada; Praia de Itaguaçu; Praia da Saudade or Prainha; Praia de Paulas or Balneário de Paulas; Praia dos Ingleses, Praia da Figueira, Praia do Salão; Praia do Calixto; Praia do Ervino; Praia do Molhe; Praia Grande and Praia de Ubatuba.
Overview
- São Francisco do Sul - Santa Catarina - Brazil
Colonised
by the Portuguese, São Francisco do Sul is the third oldest town in Brazil. It
was built on the São Francisco Island and its charm derives from the Portuguese
colonial style of the buildings that frame the town's narrow streets in the
historic centre which has been listed as National Historic and Artistic Heritage
as have the local traditions such as Boi-de-Mamão, Dança do Vilão, Dança do Pão-por-Deus and Dança das Pastorinhas. The town is well
known for the beautiful scenery of the Babitonga Bay and the Vila da Glória, on the mainland. In
addition to its history, its traditions and the harbour, São Francisco do Sul
features gorgeous beaches sought after by thousands of tourists every summer.
Visitors increasingly seek holiday rental especially in the high summer
season which offers good investment opportunities.
Historical
Heritage
With
its 500 years of history, São Francisco do Sul has a lot to offer. Its churches,
streets, houses and alleys such as Our Lady of Grace's Mother Church built in
1699 by slaves, militiamen and members of the community using a mixture of lime,
shells, sand and whale oil are well worth a visit. Inside the church, there is a
statue of Our Lady of Grace dating from 1553 which was left there by the
Spaniards who built a chapel on the island to thank for having been saved during
a bad storm. There are also XVII and XVIII century baroque statues and an organ
taken to São Francisco from Rio de Janeiro in 1823 which is still being used
today. Visitors should have a look at the cariocas (water sources) which still provided water to the
people, the History Museum, the National Sea Museum, the only one in Brazil,
which exhibits boats and replicas of boats from the whole Brazilian coast as
well as instruments, documents, naval orientation equipment, maps, miniatures,
etc. Also, the Municipal Market and the Marechal Hercílio Luz Fortress should
not be left out.
Nature
Get
on a boat and visit the Babitonga Bay Archipelago just two nautical miles from
the town centre. In the past, Ilha da Rita (Rita Island) was a Brazilian Navy
refuelling base during World War II. Also, visit Ilha da Paz (Peace Island),
with its amazing beaches and cliffs, and a beautiful lighthouse at its top.
Climb Morro do Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Hill) and be delighted by the view of
the bay.
Culture
and events
Besides
Portuguese colonisers, São Francisco also received large numbers of slaves.
Later, the French arrived. This mixture of cultures has generated an ethnic
diversification which expresses itself in the form of various folkloric groups
that bring the local culture to life.
The
town offers a varied calendar of events such as FECAM (Prawn Festival), FESTILHA
(Island Tradition Festival) - both held in April of each year, and FENAPESCA
(National Fishermen's Festival), held at Balneário da Enseada where a wide
variety of sea food is served and countless sports and leisure activities take
place.
Leisure
It
is impossible to get bored in São Francisco do Sul. Some of the events held
throughout the year are the Ilha de São Francisco Shore Fishing Tournament;
Carnival; Navy Week, etc....
Recommended
outings: schooner trip in the Babitonga Bay; ferry trip to Vila da Glória; etc.
São
Francisco do Sul' main beaches are:
Balneário do Capri; Praia da Enseada; Praia de Itaguaçu; Praia da Saudade or Prainha; Praia de Paulas or Balneário de Paulas; Praia dos Ingleses, Praia da Figueira, Praia do Salão; Praia do Calixto; Praia do Ervino; Praia do Molhe; Praia Grande and Praia de Ubatuba.
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