Travel in Brazil: PRAIA DO FORTE, ILHA SANTA CATARINA (SC)

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PRAIA DO FORTE, ILHA SANTA CATARINA (SC)

Ilha Santa Catarina is located in Southern Brazil, and is part of the state of Santa Catarina (SC). The city of Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina, is located on the island, and is one of the three Brazilian capitals that is located on an island. The other two are Vitória (ES) and São Luís (MA). The island measures 424 square kilometers; about 54 km long and 18 km wide. Florianópolis boasts to have 42 beaches within the borders, i.e. on the island. Jurerê Internacional in the north is one of the most popular. This beach is flanked by a Fortress, Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa. Praia do Forte is located next to this fortress. From this beach, the mainland can be seen. Beautiful sunsets may be witnessed from Praia do Forte. These photographs were taken at the end of April 2007, Brazilian autumn. Ilba Santa Catarina is also named Ilha da Magia, the Island of Magic…

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Click here to view General Information about Florianópolis

Click here for the overview of the series “Travel to Florianópolis” (in progress)

Click here for the overview of the photo gallery “Florianópolis”, part 1  / part 2 / part 3

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