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Area guide

Silveira Beach, Garopaba

Everything you need to know to enjoy Silveira and Garopaba during your stay at the Refúgio.

Panoramic view of the lagoon, wetlands and mountains from the retreat

Silveira Beach

About 2 km from central Garopaba, Silveira is one of the best-preserved beaches on the Santa Catarina coast: a few houses tucked into the hills, Atlantic Forest and steep sand. Even in high season, it is not unusual to find it almost empty. It is about 6 km from Ferrugem Beach and about 18 km from Rosa Beach.

Silveira Beach at dusk, with wave foam on the sand and the forested hill behind
Illustrative image, created with artificial intelligence

Canto Sul lookout

From the Refúgio you can easily reach the Canto Sul lookout along the road, about 150 metres away. It is the best place to see the whole of Silveira Beach.

View from the Canto Sul lookout over the whole of Silveira Beach, with a stone wall and vegetation in the foreground (illustrative image)
Illustrative image, created with artificial intelligence

Surfing

Strong, consistent right-hand waves make Silveira one of the best-known surf spots in Brazil. Good waves also break in the middle of the beach and at the north end, depending on the wind and the sandbanks.

Surfer on the face of a powerful wave at Silveira Beach, with other surfers in the background (illustrative image)
Illustrative image, created with artificial intelligence

The south-end lagoon

At certain times of year, a small shallow lagoon connected to the sea forms at the south end of the beach. It is perfect for cooling off and playing with the children.

Shallow, crystal-clear lagoon at the south end of Silveira Beach, connected to the sea, with rocks and a forested hill (illustrative image)
Illustrative image, created with artificial intelligence

Southern right whales

Garopaba is part of the Right Whale Environmental Protection Area. From July to November, southern right whales come close to the shore and can be seen from the lookouts in the area.

Southern right whale surfacing in the sea off Garopaba, with spray and forested hills behind (illustrative image)
Illustrative image, created with artificial intelligence

The lagoon and the sunset

From the top of the retreat, the view opens onto the lagoon, the wetlands and the hills. In the late afternoon, the sun sets behind the mountains and reflects on the water: our guests' favourite moment.

Sun setting behind the hills and reflecting on the lagoon, seen from Refúgio da Silveira

Getting here

Access is via Garopaba, about 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Florianópolis International Airport. The last stretch to Silveira may be on a dirt road; drive carefully on rainy days. The exact address is sent once the booking is confirmed.

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Guest reviews

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“The view is breathtaking and the bathtub on the balcony is a charm of its own.”
Patricia · stayed at Espaço Lagoa
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“Sleeping with the curtains open exceeded all our expectations.”
Leonardo · stayed at Espaço Lagoa
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“The view, the calm and the nature are perfect for disconnecting.”
Thiago · stayed at Espaço Lagoa
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