A tucked-away cove, clear and still, for anyone who wants the sea with no noise at all.
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Lagoinha is a small, sheltered cove ringed by hills covered in Atlantic Forest. The sea is calm, clear and shelves gently — the kind of beach where you spend the whole morning in the water without noticing the time.
Being well protected, it barely forms waves, which makes it excellent for snorkeling, paddleboarding and kayaking. Small fishing boats at anchor complete a scene that looks painted.
Facilities are simple and access is along narrow streets, which naturally limits how many people turn up — part of why it stays so well preserved. Anyone after silence and clear water without leaving town tends to end up here.
There isn't much sand — just over 20 metres — but Lagoinha's charm is in the water. Among the big rocks along the shore lie several natural pools, shallow and clear, that draw many species of fish and turtles. You can see them without even getting in; the hard part is resisting the urge to put a mask on. It's one of the best spots in town for free diving, with a snorkel or on a breath-hold.
Lagoinha isn't alone. It's one of three small beaches side by side on the right-hand headland of Praia de Bombinhas, together with Prainha and Praia do Embrulho. Prainha has the jetty where the boat trips and dive schools set off — and where you can spot turtles and, now and then, even penguins. Embrulho got its name from its steep shelf: before the jetty existed, it would “wrap up” the locals unloading goods from the boats. On the rocks of both there are lithic workshops, marks left by the prehistoric peoples who lived in the area.
Around it is Bombinhas' Centro: a boardwalk links the right-hand end of Praia de Bombinhas to Prainha, and Lagoinha is right next door. If you're thinking about property, it's the case for living in Centro taken to its limit — walking out of the house with a mask and snorkel in hand and reaching one of the best dive spots in town within minutes, without touching the car.
Still water in an enclosed cove — ideal conditions for paddling.
The rocky points of the cove gather fish and good visibility.
Atlantic Forest hills all around give the beach the feel of a hideaway.
Parking is very limited — arriving early makes a real difference in summer.
Bring whatever you plan to eat and drink: there's very little on the sand.
A great choice for a calm day at sea after a morning on the trails.
Don't feed the fish or the turtles: bread and other food aren't part of their diet and harm the animals' health.
Rubber shoes help when walking over the rocks around the natural pools.
Stop by the Prainha jetty next door: you can spot turtles from there without getting your feet wet.
The route to the sand as it actually works — including the part you do on foot.
The turn-off for Bombinhas is at km 155 of the BR-101, at the Porto Belo interchange. From there it's about 14 km to town on the SC-412 state road.
The nearest airport is Navegantes, about 67 km away. Florianópolis, the state capital, is around 70 km. From either one the route is the same: the BR-101 to the Porto Belo exit.
From the right-hand end of Praia de Bombinhas, in Centro, a boardwalk leads to Prainha. Lagoinha is right next to it, past Praia do Embrulho — all three sit on the same headland.
Prainha, Lagoinha's neighbour, can be reached by car via Rua Sardinha. Parking in the area is very limited: in summer, arriving early makes all the difference.
The official code of conduct for Praia da Lagoinha. Worth reading before you pack — a few of the bans catch people out.
Sports on the sand after 6 pm
Launching and landing water-sports gear between 7 pm and 9 am, at the designated spot
Pets
Camping, bonfires and barbecues
Speakers and loud music
Gazebos, tents and reserving space on the sand
Handing out flyers
Motorboats within 200 m of the beach
Location
Questions
On the right-hand headland of Praia de Bombinhas, in Centro, next to Prainha and Praia do Embrulho. Careful when searching the map: there's another Praia da Lagoinha, in Florianópolis.
Yes. The natural pools among the rocks draw fish and turtles, which you can often see without even getting in the water. They're also a common sight from the Prainha jetty next door.
It's one of the best spots in town for free diving. The water is shallow, clear and wave-free, and the natural pools keep the fish close to the shore. A mask and snorkel are all you need.
The water is shallow and wave-free, and seeing the fish in the natural pools tends to delight little ones. But the beach is very small and rocky: wear rubber shoes and stay close by.
No. The town council asks everyone not to feed marine animals: bread and other food aren't part of their ecosystem and can harm their health.
Facilities on the sand are minimal — bring water and whatever you'll want to eat. Restaurants, shops and services are in Centro, a few minutes' walk away along Praia de Bombinhas.
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