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Barra Velha SC – everything you need to know

Barra Velha is a municipality in the State of Santa Catarina, full of beautiful beaches, places to enjoy the night and many tourist attractions. Here in this post we will share everything with you.

What to do at night in Barra Velha?

  • Suspension bridge.
  • Christ Hill.
  • Beira Mar and center.
  • Beaches of Barra Velha.
  • National Pirão Festival.
  • Campsite Route 89.

What is the best beach in Barra Velha?

  • Grant Beach.
  • Ilha de Canasvieira (. Ilha. de Grant).
  • Costão dos Naufragios Beach.
  • Praia do Tabuleiro and Praia do Sol
  • Central Beach.
Barra Velha Suspension Bridge
Barra Velha Suspension Bridge

What is the most beautiful beach in Barra Velha?

Grant Beach.

Praia do Grant has as its main characteristic: the artisanal fishing boats moored close to the beach, the presence of Ilha das Canas/Canavieiras or Grant, and countless stones scattered across the sand and sea.

Fishermen sell fresh fish and shrimp in the morning and afternoon, throughout the year. On Grant Island there is also the Cave of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes from where, annually, the traditional procession in honor of the saint departs.

Grant Beach
Grant Beach

How many beaches are there in Barra Velha?

Are seven beaches on more than 20 km of shoreline: Península, Tabuleiro, do Sol (Pedras Negras), Pedras Brancas, do Grant, do Cerro and Central.

Map of Barra Velha SC

Map of Barra Velha SC
Map of Barra Velha SC

What is the best neighborhood to live in Barra Velha SC?

Some of the main neighborhoods in Barra Velha to live in are: Praia do Grant, Praia Central, Praia das Pedras Brancas e Negras, Praia do Cerro and Praia do Tabuleiro.

All these places are amazing and some are closer to the center.

Where is Barra Velha located?

Barra Velha is a municipality on the north coast of the state of Santa Catarina.

It is close to Balneário Camboriú, and is a neighbor of Piçarras and Penha.

How many inhabitants are there in Bara Velha SC?

Its estimated population of 29,168 inhabitants (IBGE 2019).

What to do in Barra Velha SC

There are many attractions in Barra Velha:

  • Boca da Barra
  • Costão das Pedras Brancas e Negras
  • Cruise and Costão dos Náufragos
  • India Mani statue
  • Statue of Iemanjá and monument to the mermaid Janaína
  • Fisherman's Statue
  • Barra Velha Lagoon
  • Morro do Cristo
  • Ferretti Stop
  • Suspension bridge
  • Central Beach
  • peninsula beach
  • Praia das Pedras Brancas e Negras
  • Cerro beach
  • Grant Beach
  • Praia do Sol
  • Tabuleiro beach
  • Crafts in Crystals with the Mirano technique
Tourist map of Barra Velha
Tourist map of Barra Velha
Iemanjá statue
Iemanjá statue
monument of the mermaid Janaína
monument of the mermaid Janaína

Crafts in Crystals with the Mirano technique

The company Parada Ferretti is focused on sustainability and always innovating, creating a complex with the manufacture of crystals using the Murano technique – LIVE.

The base is crystal molded by blowing and manual movements with a blowtorch, always creating unique pieces.

This technique emerged in Italy, and through the Murano pole, it was passed down from generation to generation.

Ferretti Stop

Mandatory stop for your meals and fast shop.

The space is a haven with a restaurant, gas station, chapel, gazebo, rustic furniture, decorative objects, clothing and there is the largest suspended tree in Brazil.

Every detail of the spaces is handcrafted, with wood scraps, making reuse.

Parada Ferretti - Suspicious Tree
Parada Ferretti – Suspicious Tree

Address: BR 101 Km 91.5 – Barra Velha.

Boca da Barra – Barra Velha

Located 6 km from the center of Barra Velha, the place is paradisiacal, ideal to enjoy a sunset and enjoy the view.

Boca da Barra is where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the waters of the Itapocú River.

Boca da Barra - Barra Velha
Boca da Barra – Barra Velha

Morro do Cristo – Barra Velha

It is 40 meters high and is considered a replica of Christ the Redeemer.

From up there you can have a beautiful view of part of the city, the Lagoon and the beaches.

Morro do Cristo - Barra Velha
Morro do Cristo – Barra Velha

Central Beach – Barra Velha

This is the busiest beach in Barra Velha, full of tourists.

The beach is 800 meters long, with an incredible look with artisanal boats known as “Porto dos Pescadores”.

Peninsula Beach – Barra Velha

Parallel to the lagoon, it is a special place for practicing surf. It is also preferred for the promotion of Pitch Fishing Gymkhanas.

Those who live in Barra Velha are called

Barra-velhense.

Restaurants in Barra Velha sc

Siri Restaurant – Barra Velha

Moquecas, prawns & fish, in a rustic space decorated with objects related to navigation, fishing and pirates. Pretty cool space.

Address: Av. Santa Catarina, 173 – Center, Barra Velha.

Siri Restaurant - Barra Velha
Siri Restaurant – Barra Velha

Stein Haus – Barra Velha

Seafood restaurant, next to the sea with a beautiful view.

Address: Av. Santa Catarina, 173 – Center, Barra Velha.

Stein Haus - Barra Velha
Stein Haus – Barra Velha

Al Mare – Barra Velha

Seafood restaurant with a beautiful view of the sea.

Address: R. Silvino Floriano da Costa, 173 – Centro.

Al Mare - Barra Velha
Al Mare – Barra Velha

Cantina do Vanin - Barra Velha

Self-service with a variety of seafood, homemade dishes and desserts from the region in a relaxed atmosphere.

Address: R. Bernardo Águiar, 92 – Centro, Barra Velha

Cantina do Vanin - Barra Velha
Cantina do Vanin - Barra Velha

Dona Maria Restaurant - Barra Velha

Everyday cuisine in executive dishes of the day with traditional snacks, brews, and outdoor tables.

Address: Av. Paraná, 132 – Downtown, Barra Velha

Dona Maria Restaurant - Barra Velha
Dona Maria Restaurant - Barra Velha

PC Burger – Barra Velha

Special place with delicious burgers, fest foods and a good cold beer.

Address: Plácido Gomes de Oliveira, 361 Corner with Bible Square Center, Barra Velha 

PC Burger - Barra Velha
PC Burger – Barra Velha

Deks Restaurant and Seafood – Barra Velha

Nice place with snacks and a good cold beer, driks and seafood. 🙂

Address: R. Armando Petrelli, 184 – Centro, Barra Velha 

Want more tips?

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Things to do in Penha SC

Facts about Santa Catarina

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