Praia dos Ingleses, Beach in Florianópolis, Brazil

Praia dos Ingleses is a sandy beach on Florianópolis Island in Brazil, stretching for about 5 kilometers along the coast. The conditions vary noticeably, with calmer waters in the southern portion and stronger surf conditions toward the northern end.

The beach's name comes from an English ship that ran aground here; sources give two outcomes, either it was refloated and sailed on leaving some crew on the island, or it sank. Ingleses belonged to the Parish of São João Batista do Rio Vermelho, founded in 1831, after Azorean immigration to the island between 1747 and 1756 led the government to divide it into parishes.

The beach's name comes from an English ship that ran aground here; one account says it was refloated and sailed on, leaving crew members on the island, while another says it sank. Ingleses was part of the Parish of São João Batista do Rio Vermelho, founded in 1831, after Azorean immigration to the island between 1747 and 1756.

The beach has excellent facilities including hotels, dining options, shops, and lifeguard stations along the shore. Regular bus service connects it to central Florianópolis, making access straightforward for visitors.

The beach's name comes from an English ship that ran aground here; sources give two possible outcomes, either it was refloated and sailed on, leaving some crew on the island, or it sank. The beach lay within the Parish of São João Batista do Rio Vermelho, founded in 1831.