Matadeiro Beach

Brazil / Santa Catarina / Florianypolis /

The history of Matadeiro beach is connected with whale fishing activities. Hunting boats marina was located on Armação Beach and the final point where whales were killed and processed situated on Matadeiro. The parts of whales' bodies were taken back to Armação where the oil was extracted. Today nothing reminds of those old days.
The beach provides an access to both calm and rough seas with waves and this location is very attractive for surfers. The best places for surfing are locatedin the left corner of the beach and the right part are more popular for bathing.
To get Matadeiro Beach you need to cross the river which divides the two beaches or walk on the bridge located on the Luiz Gonzaga dos Santos street. There is a narrow concrete pathway which goes over the rough coastline with the beautiful view to the area. Beach has 800 meters long and has a nice stretch of sand. There is small grotto at the beginning. A trail begins in the right corner and connects Matadeiro and Lagoinha do Leste beaches.

Image credits:
CC BY-NC-SA Praia do Matadeiro/Armação - Florianópolis - SC by EricoRec via flickr www.flickr.com/photos/ericorec/ CC BY-NC-SA Praia do Matadeiro by Jamie McIntyre via flickr www.flickr.com/photos/obstreperously/
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Coordinates:   27°45'15"S   48°29'53"W
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