The city of Itapema in the Santa Catarina region of southern Brazil is one of Brazil’s top tourist attractions. It has some great beaches, the longest and most famous of which is Meia Praia, which means “Middle Beach”. It’s a super place for relaxing under the warm sunshine and it has many bars, clubs, restaurants and gift shops along its length where you can enjoy a tasty lunch or an action packed evening. The other beaches all have their own specialities to offer, such as the beach of the Cabeço which is famous for its surfing activities, the beach of Canto, famous for its fishing, and the beach of Costão, renowned for its beauty. Check out the discount hotels in Itapema for the best deals.
Itapema is in a lovely position, sitting on the coast, surrounded by the Serra do Mar Mountains to the rear. With the gentle rise of the foothills, and their gorges, gullies, rivers and waterfalls, the nature trails give you a superb opportunity to explore this beautiful area on foot or by bike. For the best panoramic views across the city, you should visit the Morro do (Cabeço Hill) and the Costão (Wild coast). There’s a lot to see and do here, and the city is a great base to work from, so be sure to book advance accommodation in one of the budget hotels in Itapema to get the best price.