Itapema

Itapema stretches along the eastern coast of Santa Catarina, offering multiple beaches with residential neighborhoods spread throughout. The area sits at low elevation and features an extensive network of beachfront accommodations, restaurants, and local services serving both residents and visitors.

Portuguese and Azorean settlers founded the first communities along this coast in the early 19th century. The settlement later developed into a police district in 1914 and eventually became a municipality in 1962.

The town displays living Azorean traditions reflected in local festivals and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. You can see this heritage in the regional music performances and community gatherings that happen in public spaces.

The city offers year-round beach access and numerous accommodations at different price points. The flat terrain makes it easy to navigate, and the coastal facilities are well distributed, allowing you to reach various areas without difficulty.

Every year pilots of ultralight aircraft gather here to demonstrate their flying skills and perform aerial maneuvers over the coast. This gathering draws visitors who enjoy watching these small aircraft navigate and bank over the ocean.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Balneário Camboriú, Camboriú, Porto Belo, Tijucas

Website: https://itapema.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -27.09000,-48.61083

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54