Porto Belo

Porto Belo is a coastal municipality in Santa Catarina that spreads along a bay with green waters, white sand beaches, and a natural harbor. The surrounding mountains create natural boundaries and define the shoreline with several coves and smaller beaches throughout the area.

The region originated as a trading post focused on fishing and maritime commerce in the colonial period. Through the 20th century, it grew into an administrative center that served the broader region.

The place reflects its maritime roots through local seafood cuisine and fishing traditions that remain visible in daily routines and family-run restaurants. Community gatherings and local food preparations show how the sea continues to shape everyday life here.

Regular buses connect the municipality to Florianópolis International Airport, making it easy to reach by ground transport. The warmer months offer the most pleasant conditions for beach visits and water activities.

The waters here contain designated zones for scuba diving where marine researchers study local sea turtle populations. These areas allow visitors to encounter the marine life that makes the location ecologically significant.

Location: Santa Catarina

Inception: 1832

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Tijucas, Bombinhas, Camboriú, Itapema

Website: http://portobelo.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -27.15778,-48.55278

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:45