FACTS
ABOUT BOMBINHAS: The beach resort
of Bombinhas is located in the state of Santa Catarina,
only 55 km from the airport in Navegantes. It is
considered the southernmost site of scuba diving
in Brazil, with 18 beautiful beaches, and there
live approx 9.000 people in the municipal. The distance
to Florianopolis is approx 80km, the port of Itajai
35km, to Balneario de Camboriu 41km, to Beto Carreiro
World - Zoo and Amusement Park 60km and 660km from
Sao Paulo City.
HOW
IS BOMBINHAS: Bombinhas is a small
town in the northern part of Santa Catarina State,
which recently became a self-governed municipality.
It a peninsula and has over 18 beaches, some of
which are crowded during summer and some still desert,
only accessed through the sea, which all provide
relaxing bathing and boat rides, as well as the
opportunity to practice several water sports. It
is at a privileged location and with a notable infrastructure
for both ecological tourism and submarine tourism,
Bombinhas has consolidated itself as one of the
most sought-after diving place in the south region
of Brazil. There are innumerous places for scuba
diving, but some of the best might be Arvoredo Marine
Biological Reserve, Galés Island and Desert
Island. The city also has a large variety of restaurants
and exciting night life during summer months.
WHEN
TO GO / CLIMATE: The climate of
the region is the super humid temperate climate,
and the average annual temperature is around 18ºC,
with average annual high of 24ºC and average
annual low of 12ºC.
HOW TO GO:
Roads: from Florianópolis
or Navegantes, take road BR-101 to the traffic circle
to Porto Belo, then take road SC 412. From there
it is 15km to Bombinhas. Airplane:
From Navegantes Airport is 55km from Bombinhas,
and from Florianópolis Airport, which is
80km from Bombinhas. Sea:
Itajaí Port and Porto Belo, where cargo ships
and cruises come, able passengers to visit the city
during their stay.
ATTRACTIONS
Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve
This national ecological patrimony is composed of
Desert Island and Arvoredo, Galé, Calhau
de São Pedro and Pedra Nocetti Islands, which
all together correspond to 17,800 hectares of indescribable
beauty. As an archeological, historical and ecological
place, the Reserve is an important center of scientific
studies on marine fauna and flora, as well as a
natural habitat for several migratory bird species.
It’s also considered one of the best areas
to practice ecological diving in Brazil, due to
its varied sea life biodiversity.
Morro
do Macaco Municipal Park
It is in Canto Grande District, at about 153 meters
in altitude, accessed through a well-preserved panoramic
track, which is a little steep. From the top of
the hill, it is possible to see the Arvoredo archipelago
and the beautiful Mariscal and Zimbros bays. The
Park includes Macuco Island, with its calm waters,
frequently visited by amateur fishermen and divers.
The hill
is the home of one of the most famous and beautiful
Brazilian orchids, Laelia purpurata, which was elected
the symbol of Santa Catarina State. Due to its favorable
thermal currents, it is a perfect place to practice
gliding and paragliding, combining adventure and
fantastic view, which is even more beautiful at
sunrise and sunset.
Eco
360º Overlook
Located at the access to Tainha Beach, it provides
a wonderful panoramic view of the city. The visitor
can drive to this place through Canto Grande and
Conceição Beaches, which requires
exclusive attention on rainy days.
Galheta
Municipal Park
This is an important area remaining from the Atlantic
Woods, with rich biodiversity and fantastic view.
It’s a reference point for Bombas District.
Diving
at Arvoredo Island
It’s considered one of the best places to
practice diving in the south region of the country.
The access is controlled by IBAMA (Brazilian Institute
of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources),
as it is part of Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve.
It is not allowed to get to the Island or collect
any object.
The trip
to the diving area takes about 2 hours, and it is
subject to canceling or postponing, depending on
the wind and sea conditions. It offers activities
to registered divers and for beginners too, who
make their “submarine baptism” diving,
one’s first sea scuba diving, with the help
of instructors.
Beaches
Quatro
Ilhas (Four Islands)
This beach, whose formation is in constant change,
is visited by those who like to swim and chat at
the bars in front of the sea. It has restaurants
and bars of several types. On the left side there
is a camping area that is open only in summer, which
happens with almost all of them in the region. From
this beach, the visitor can see the four islands
that named this beach: Galés, Deserta, Macuco
and Arvoredo, and that are part of the Arvoredo
Marine Biological Reserve.
Bombinhas
It’s the most exciting beach of the city,
with calm and transparent water, ideal for bathing.
Along its extension of almost one thousand meters,
it is still possible to find very fine white quartz
sand residues, which produce the noise of “firecrackers”
when in contact with the feet. People who live there
say the name of the city (Firecrackers, in English)
came from this fact. There are also several types
of bars, restaurants and guest houses in front of
this beach, for all kinds of taste and price range.
The visitor can’t miss the Engenho Village,
a living museum of Azores culture, where the visitor
can see a sugar cane mill operating and producing
molasses and another mill producing the best cassava
flour of Brazil.
Ponta
do Zarling, at the hillside of this beach that is
a small bay with transparent water, offers a very
beautiful overlook to visitors coming either through
the road, sea or air. It is possible to take boat
rides and practice diving at this place.
Bombas
This is the beach mostly visited by families. It
has good hotels and restaurants. Its 2km extension
of clean sand and unpolluted water offers the necessary
structure to enjoy perfect vacations. There are
several restaurants in front of the sea, an attraction
to tourists. It’s mainly occupied by resorts
nearby. It’s the first beach the visitors
see when they arrive at the city via Porto Belo,
and they can start admiring the city’s fantastic
landscapes there.
Ribeiro
It’s between Bombas and Bombinhas Beaches
and a little longer than 200 meters. It’s
perfect for those looking for a calm sea or sun
bathing. This beach can be accessed from Bombas
and Bombinhas hillside, or through an unpaved road
from the main avenue.
Trapiche
It’s the nautical center of Bombinhas, from
where several tour boats and diving instructors
leave.
Lagoinha
A calm beach, perfect for those who want to start
learning how to dive. It has also a fast meal restaurant,
which makes the leisure day complete.
Ingleses
It is 100 meters long, and has a camping area with
tents and a restaurant. The access for cars and
pedestrians are through the hillside, straight from
Bombinhas Beach. It’s a good place to practice
scuba diving and sport fishing.
Atalaia
This beach with the extension of well-preserved
150 meters, is between Quatro Ilhas Hill and Mariscal
Beach. It is usually the destination of people strolling
along Mariscal. It has one guest house and a camping
area.
Mariscal
Its 4km extension is ideal for bathing and strolling,
mostly visited by surfers and baitcasting fishermen.
There are good hotels and guest houses at Mariscal.
Conceição
It is separated from Mar de Fora Beach by a small
island at its side, and offers a proper place for
private boats of people that go fishing or want
to practice leisure activities. This is a leisure
area of the community, with natural pool and hillsides
to practice diving.
Canto
Grande
The small Canto Grande Village, on an isthmus in
Bombinhas, is doubtless one of the places on the
Brazilian coast for those who are looking for calm
and peace. This small village, with about 800 inhabitants,
is occupied by mainly fishermen, shell fishermen
and their descendants, who are proud of being called
as “native”. Many of them still keep
the traditions from their ancestors, such as Boi-de-Mamão,
Terno-de-Reis, Farra-do-Boi and the skilled manual
fishing, providing the visitors and tourists the
pleasure of eating fresh shrimps or anchovies.
The central
part of the Village is at the base of Macaco Hill.
The view from the top of this hill is splendid:
Mariscal and Quatro Ilhas Beaches to the North,
the islands of the Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve
(Galé, Arvoredo and Deserta) to the East;
Zimbros Bay to the West and Santa Catarina Island
to the South. A hike through Tainha track, at Zimbros
Bay edge, is another excellent leisure option for
those who can’t get enough with its idyllic
beaches only: Mar de Dentro, Mar de Fora and Conceição.
Mar
de Dentro and Mar de Fora
Mar de Fora Beach, at the eastern part of Canto
Village, is perfect for people who like rough waters,
with appropriate waves to practice surf and swimming
with the waves. It’s considered the purest
and cleanest beach of the region, due to its clear
water; being mostly visited by baitcasting fishermen.
In July and August, it is the refuge of whales migrating
from the Antarctic, which provide a picturesque
show. Its clean sand mixes with that of Mariscal
Beach, creating the ideal scenery for healthy strolls.
Shopping
Handicrafted Ceramic Products
Masks,
incense stick holders, wall panels and other pieces.
Schedule your visit. Estrada Geral do Alto Perequê,
in Santa Luzia District.
Places nearby Bombinhas:
Golf
- Plaza Itapema Resort & Spa
First gold course installed in a national hotel
venture, the Plaza Itapema Resort & Spa was
inaugurated in 1975. Although it is a short course,
with just nine holes, it attracts many players due
to the difficulty face in the competitions because
of its setting, between sea and mountain, located
in the most privileged spot if the Catarinense coast.
Just 10km from Bombinhas.
Beto
Carrero World - Zoo & Amusment Park
