Santa Catarina Island
The island of Santa Katarina is considered the pearl of Brazil, located off the southeast coast. Due to the large number of beaches and picturesque nature, there are always a lot of tourists.
Initially, its population consisted exclusively of fishermen. The first fortress in history on the island was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century, and already at the end of the 17th century the Portuguese began to populate the territory. To date, the population of Santa Catarina is 421,000. The island is 523 km2. And the mainland Brazil and the island are connected by bridges.
Interesting places on the island of Santa Catarina
The main feature of the island is its beaches with incredibly clean sand and delicious palm trees. The beaches of this island are the best place for those who like to do diving and surfing. In addition, local authorities paid special attention to beach infrastructure, so there are a lot of restaurants, cafes and places where you can rent sun loungers, diver equipment, etc.
Of particular note are fishing settlements, the population of which are Portuguese. Each tourist will be delighted with the unusual beauty of their Azores architecture. On the territory there are many companies involved in the cultivation of oysters, visiting which, it will be possible to familiarize yourself in more detail with the technologies and standards for the production of the best seafood in the world.
One of the main attractions of Santa Catarina Island is considered to be Fort San Jose da Ponta Grosa, where they are engaged in lace production. Travelers are happy to visit the fort and get acquainted closer with the intricacies of this craft, as well as the traditions of the population.
In the central part is Lake Lagoa da Conceicao, near which there are many modern entertainment and shady alleys. In the castle of Palacio Cruz-i-Sousza is the Historical Museum of Santa Catarina, the exhibits of which tell about the historical events of the island and its settlement. There is also a museum where paintings by contemporary artists are exhibited.
Large-scale holidays are often held here and one of the most famous is the World Film Festival dedicated to short-length cinema, which takes place on the island at the height of the summer period. Many tourists assure that the entire scale of this festive event cannot be explained in words, because during this period all the guests of the island and the local population rest.
